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🙅Person Gesturing NO EmojiUnicode: 1F645

A person signaling refusal.

Released in The 🙅 emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of the standard emoji set, initially representing a woman gesturing no, and later expanded for gender inclusivity.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🙅 emoji shows a person with arms crossed in an 'X' shape, universally indicating refusal, disagreement, or negation. It conveys a strong sense of rejection in casual conversations, helping to express boundaries, deny requests, or signal disapproval without words. Originating from common body language, it's often used to emphasize a 'no' response in digital communication, making it clear and emphatic in both friendly and assertive contexts.

Symbolism

  • Rejection and denial, representing the act of saying no to ideas or invitations.
  • Setting personal boundaries, symbolizing the need for space or limits in interactions.
  • Universal gesture for prohibition, indicating something is not allowed or should be stopped.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In everyday chats to decline invitations or offers, such as refusing plans with friends.
  • On social media to express disagreement with opinions or posts in comments and replies.
  • In professional emails or texts to politely indicate rejection of proposals or ideas.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I really can't make it to the movie tonight 🙅, maybe next time!
That plan sounds risky, I'm out on this one 🙅‍♂️.
No more coffee for me today, it's making me jittery 🙅.
I have to say no to working overtime again 🙅, I need a break.
Don't even think about spoilers for the show 🙅!

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it in informal settings to avoid seeming rude in professional or sensitive conversations.
  • Consider cultural contexts, as gestures can vary in meaning across different regions.
  • Combine with other emojis for clarity, like 🙅🚫 to strongly emphasize a prohibition.

Related Emojis

👎

Thumbs Down

Used to show disapproval or disagreement with something.

Raised Hand

Signals to stop or pause a conversation, similar to a no gesture.

🚫

Prohibited

Indicates something is not allowed, aligning with rejection themes.

🙆

Person Gesturing OK

Represents approval, contrasting with 🙅 for yes/no discussions.

🤚

Raised Back of Hand

Another way to signal stop or refusal in interactions.

Cross Mark

Denotes cancellation or no, often used with rejection messages.

🛑

Stop Sign

Emphasizes halting an action, like 🙅 in urgent refusals.

🙋

Person Raising Hand

Shows participation or questioning, opposite of declining.

👋

Waving Hand

For farewells or dismissals, related to ending interactions.

💢

Anger Symbol

Expresses frustration, which can accompany a strong no response.