🤨🤨 Raised Eyebrow Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F928
Raised eyebrow depicting skepticism.
Released in The 🤨 emoji was added to Unicode 10.0 in 2017 and was included in Emoji 5.0.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 🤨 Raised Eyebrow Emoji conveys skepticism, curiosity, or distrust. It represents a feeling of doubt or questioning, often used when someone is not convinced by something or is suspicious about a statement. This emoji can also exude sarcastic vibes when used in appropriate contexts."
Symbolism
- Skepticism: The emoji symbolizes doubt or disbelief in the statement or claim made.
- Judgment: It can also signify a critical or disapproving attitude.
- Curiosity: In milder cases, it may be used to convey curiosity or interest in seeking more details.
Common Usage Scenarios
- You don’t believe someone’s story and want to show skepticism.
- You are trying to express doubt about an arrangement or decision.
- You are questioning a sarcastic comment made by someone else.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it sparingly to avoid coming off as rude or overly judgmental.
- It works best in informal conversations when you're comfortable expressing skepticism toward the other person.
- Avoid using it in highly professional or formal contexts, as it may come across as dismissive.
Related Emojis
Face with Rolling Eyes
Used to show annoyance or disbelief, often in a more exaggerated manner than 🤨.
Unamused Face
This emoji expresses dissatisfaction or disapproval, with a stronger sense of negativity than 🤨.
Face Without Mouth
Used when someone is speechless or quietly pondering something, similar to a more subdued form of 🤨.
Thinking Face
Represents deep thought or consideration and is often paired with 🤨 when questioning something.
Grimacing Face
Used to express discomfort or awkwardness, it sometimes overlaps with the skepticism of 🤨.
Person Shrugging
This emoji signifies uncertainty or being unsure, complementing the raised eyebrow’s doubtful sentiment.
Expressionless Face
Represents a total lack of expression, which is often how someone might feel after raising an eyebrow in skepticism.