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🙁Slightly Frowning Face EmojiUnicode: 1F641

A face showing mild sadness.

Released in Introduced in Unicode 6.1 in 2012 as part of the Emoji standard, the 🙁 emoji has become a common way to express subtle negative emotions in digital communication across platforms like iOS, Android, and Windows.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🙁 emoji, known as Slightly Frowning Face, represents a gentle expression of disappointment, concern, or mild unhappiness. It conveys emotions that are not intensely sad but rather a subtle dissatisfaction or worry, often used when someone is slightly bothered by something without being deeply affected. This emoji features a face with downturned eyebrows and a small frown, making it versatile for everyday interactions where words alone might not fully capture the nuance.

Symbolism

  • Mild disappointment: It symbolizes everyday letdowns, like missing an event or receiving bad news.
  • Subtle concern: Often used to represent worry about a situation without full-blown anxiety.
  • Emotional restraint: It stands for holding back strong feelings, indicating a polite or understated response to negativity.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In casual conversations to react to minor setbacks, such as bad weather or a delayed response.
  • During online discussions to express dissatisfaction with a product, service, or idea.
  • In social media posts to show empathy or shared mild frustration with friends or followers.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Oh no, my favorite show got canceled 🙁 I was really looking forward to it.
The coffee shop ran out of my usual order 🙁 Guess I'll have to try something else.
I studied all night but still didn't ace the test 🙁 Oh well, better luck next time.
Traffic is terrible today 🙁 I'm going to be late for work again.
That movie ending was so disappointing 🙁 I expected more from it.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it sparingly for minor issues to avoid diluting its impact in more serious conversations.
  • Combine with other emojis, like 😔 or 😟, to provide more context and clarify your exact emotion.
  • Avoid using it in professional settings where it might come across as unprofessional or overly casual.

Related Emojis

😔

Sad but Relieved Face

Similar to 🙁 but shows a mix of sadness and relief, often for bittersweet situations.

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Frowning Face

A more pronounced version of 🙁, used for stronger disappointment or sadness.

😕

Confused Face

Indicates confusion with a hint of disappointment, like 🙁 but with added uncertainty.

😟

Worried Face

Pairs well with 🙁 to express anxiety or concern about future events.

😞

Disappointed Face

A deeper level of sadness than 🙁, for when you're more upset than slightly frowning.

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Persevering Face

Shows determination through discomfort, often used alongside 🙁 for challenging times.

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Sad but Relieved Face Variant

Emphasizes relief after sadness, complementing 🙁 in recovery scenarios.

😩

Weary Face

Represents exhaustion and frustration, a step up from the mildness of 🙁.

😰

Anxious Face with Sweat

Conveys anxiety and worry, which can intensify the meaning of 🙁.

😒

Unamused Face

Shows annoyance or boredom, often used interchangeably with 🙁 for subtle discontent.