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😓Downcast Face with Sweat EmojiUnicode: 1F613

A face with sweat showing unease.

Released in This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of the standard emoji set, quickly becoming popular for expressing subtle emotions in digital communication.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 😓 emoji, known as Downcast Face with Sweat, depicts a face with a downturned expression and a single bead of sweat on the forehead. It is commonly used to convey a mix of anxiety, mild embarrassment, or relief after a stressful situation. This emoji often reflects feelings of unease or pressure, such as during exams, awkward social interactions, or everyday worries. It's versatile, appearing in contexts where someone feels overwhelmed but not overwhelmed, making it a subtle way to express vulnerability without being overly dramatic.

Symbolism

  • Anxiety and nervousness in uncertain situations
  • Relief after overcoming a challenge or stress
  • Physical or mental exhaustion from hard work

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In personal conversations about work deadlines or exams to show pressure
  • During social media posts sharing embarrassing stories
  • In group chats when discussing daily frustrations or tiredness

Usage Examples in Conversation

Oh no, I totally forgot about the meeting today 😓
Just ran my first 5k race, feeling wiped out 😓
That joke bombed at the party last night 😓
Waiting for the job interview results is killing me 😓
Tried cooking dinner and it turned into a disaster 😓

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it in moderation to avoid making conversations seem overly negative or dramatic
  • Combine with other emojis for better context, like 😓 + 😅 for nervous laughter
  • Be aware of cultural differences, as it might be interpreted as embarrassment in some regions and relief in others

Related Emojis

😰

Anxious Face with Sweat

Similar to 😓 but with more intense sweat, indicating higher anxiety.

😅

Grinning Face with Sweat

Shows nervous relief or awkward laughter, often paired with 😓 for mixed emotions.

😩

Weary Face

Represents extreme tiredness or frustration, which can follow the stress shown by 😓.

😔

Pensive Face

Conveys sadness or deep thought, sometimes linked to the worry expressed by 😓.

😥

Sad But Relieved Face

Similar to 😓, indicating relief after anxiety or disappointment.

🙁

Slightly Frowning Face

Shows mild disappointment, which can accompany the embarrassment of 😓.

😞

Disappointed Face

Expresses letdown or sadness, often in scenarios where 😓 might indicate preceding stress.

😪

Sleepy Face

Represents exhaustion, tying into the tiredness aspect of 😓.

😟

Worried Face

Conveys concern or fear, closely related to the anxiety in 😓.

😣

Persevering Face

Shows determination through hardship, which can follow the relief from 😓.