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🙎Person Pouting EmojiUnicode: 1F64E

A person with a pouting expression.

Released in The Person Pouting emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of the first wave of emoji updates, representing a gender-neutral figure showing dissatisfaction.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The Person Pouting emoji (🙎) depicts a person with a furrowed brow and a downturned mouth, typically symbolizing feelings of annoyance, frustration, or mild anger. It is often used to convey disappointment in a situation, such as when plans go awry or expectations are not met. This emoji can express sulking or pouting behavior, indicating emotional discontent without being overly aggressive. It is versatile in tone, ranging from playful teasing to genuine upset, and is commonly employed in casual conversations to add emotional depth to text-based communication.

Symbolism

  • Frustration: Represents bottled-up irritation or annoyance over something minor.
  • Disappointment: Symbolizes unmet expectations or letdowns in personal or professional life.
  • Defiance: Can indicate a stubborn or rebellious attitude against rules or suggestions.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In everyday chats to express annoyance with friends or family, like when complaining about bad weather.
  • On social media to show disappointment in response to news or events, such as a canceled event.
  • In professional contexts to lightly indicate frustration during online meetings or emails about delays.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Oh no, my favorite show got canceled tonight 🙎, this is so unfair!
I waited in line for hours and they ran out of tickets 🙎, what a waste of time.
You're teasing me again? Fine, I'll just pout here 🙎 until you apologize.
That exam was way harder than I expected 🙎, I don't think I did well.
My phone battery died at the worst moment 🙎, now I can't finish my work.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it sparingly in serious conversations to avoid escalating conflicts or misinterpreting emotions.
  • Combine with other emojis for clearer context, like adding a sad face to emphasize genuine disappointment.
  • Be mindful of cultural differences, as pouting can be seen as playful in some cultures but rude in others.

Related Emojis

😠

Angry Face

Similar to pouting, it shows stronger anger or irritation.

😔

Pensive Face

Conveys sadness or disappointment, often used alongside pouting for deeper emotions.

😕

Confused Face

Indicates confusion mixed with frustration, relating to pouting in uncertain situations.

🙅

No Gestures

Represents refusal or negation, which can pair with pouting to show disagreement.

😤

Face with Steam From Nose

Shows annoyance or anger, escalating from a simple pouting expression.

😞

Disappointed Face

Expresses sadness similar to pouting, often for more heartfelt letdowns.

🙍

Person Frowning

A close variant that conveys frowning and unhappiness like pouting.

😩

Weary Face

Indicates exhaustion or frustration, complementing pouting in stressful scenarios.

😖

Confounded Face

Shows confusion and annoyance, aligning with pouting for mixed emotions.

😡

Pouting Face

A more intense version of pouting, emphasizing rage or fury.