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🫥Dotted Line Face EmojiUnicode: 1FAE5

A face with dotted lines for uncertainty.

Released in The 🫥 Dotted Line Face emoji was introduced in Unicode 14.0 in September 2021, as part of new emojis depicting abstract emotions.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 🫥 Dotted Line Face emoji represents a face outlined with dotted lines, often symbolizing uncertainty, invisibility, or a sense of mystery. It is commonly used to express feelings of hesitation, self-doubt, or being overlooked in conversations. This emoji conveys a subtle, abstract emotion where the person might feel present but not fully defined, making it popular in contexts involving ambiguity or hidden intentions. Originating from modern digital communication needs, it adds a layer of nuance to text-based interactions, helping users illustrate emotions that are hard to put into words.

Symbolism

  • Uncertainty and ambiguity in decisions or thoughts, like when you're unsure about something.
  • Invisibility or feeling overlooked, representing a person who is there but not fully seen.
  • Mystery and secrecy, often used to hint at hidden truths or supernatural elements.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In casual chats or social media to express hesitation or doubt about a plan.
  • In online forums or memes to depict invisible presences, like ghosts or hidden feelings.
  • In professional emails or texts to subtly indicate unclear information without being direct.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I'm not sure if I should go to the party tonight 🫥, what do you think?
That movie ending was so mysterious, I feel like there's more to it 🫥.
Trying to avoid my ex at the event, feeling totally invisible 🫥 right now.
Is this a good idea or not? I'm kinda floating in limbo 🫥.
Sometimes I just want to disappear from all the drama 🫥.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use 🫥 sparingly in conversations to avoid confusing others; pair it with clear context for better understanding.
  • Avoid using it in formal or professional settings where ambiguity might lead to misunderstandings.
  • Combine it with other emojis, like 🤔 or 🙈, to enhance expression and make your intent more obvious.

Related Emojis

🤔

Thinking Face

Used for pondering or uncertainty, similar to expressing doubt.

😶

Face Without Mouth

Indicates silence or speechlessness, often with a hint of invisibility.

🙈

See-No-Evil Monkey

Represents ignoring or hiding from something, like avoiding reality.

👻

Ghost

Symbolizes spookiness or invisibility, aligning with mystery themes.

Question Mark

Denotes questions or uncertainty, complementing ambiguous feelings.

😵

Dizzy Face

Expresses confusion or disorientation, related to unclear states.

🕵️

Detective

Used for secrecy or investigation, evoking a sense of mystery.

🤐

Zipper-Mouth Face

Indicates keeping secrets or staying quiet, similar to hiding emotions.

🌫️

Fog

Represents obscured vision or vagueness, like uncertain situations.

🕳️

Hole

Symbolizes disappearance or falling into the unknown, tying into invisibility.