disappointed face
A yellow face with frowning eyebrows and a downturned mouth, showing sadness.
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F61E
- Version Emoji 0.6
- Category smileys & emotion
- Subcategory concerned
Platform Meaning
A yellow face with frowning eyebrows and a downturned mouth, showing sadness.
Tags
Platform Meaning
- Apple: A disappointed or sad face on Apple devices.
- Google: A frowning face expressing disappointment or sorrow on Google platforms.
- Twitter: A face showing sadness or dissatisfaction on Twitter.
- Unicode: Unicode name: 'Disappointed Face'; represents a facial expression of sadness or disappointment.
Detailed Introduction
The 😞 emoji is used to express feelings of sadness, disappointment, or mild grief. It features a yellow face with furrowed eyebrows and a downturned mouth, conveying a sense of emotional distress. This emoji is commonly used in conversations where someone wants to show they are upset, let down, or emotionally affected by a situation. For example, it may be used when reacting to bad news, sharing sympathy, or expressing personal disappointment over an unmet expectation. While it does not convey extreme sorrow like the 😢 crying face, it still communicates a clear sense of negative emotion. The 😞 emoji is appropriate for both casual and more serious contexts, making it versatile for personal messages, social media posts, or even workplace communication when empathy is needed.