😨😨 Face with Open Mouth EmojiUnicode: 1F628
Expresses fear or shock.
Released in The 😨 emoji was included in Unicode 6.1, released in 2012, and was later added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 😨 Face with Open Mouth emoji represents a face frozen in shock, fear, or deep anxiety. It is used to convey emotions such as terror, extreme worry, or a feeling of being startled. People often use this emoji to show their reaction to frightening or stressful situations, and it visually captures someone being overwhelmed or frozen in fear."
Symbolism
- Fear: Primarily, this emoji symbolizes fear or anxiety, where someone is startled or dreading something.
- Shock: The wide-open eyes and mouth also signify shock at an unexpected event.
- Overwhelm: It may also represent a feeling of being overwhelmed by stress or an intense situation that causes panic.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Expressing fear or panic after receiving startling news.
- Reacting to a scary movie or event.
- Exaggerating a sense of nervousness in a humorous manner.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use cautiously in sensitive contexts, as it conveys strong negative emotions like fear and panic.
- Avoid using 😨 too frequently in casual conversations since it might be overwhelming or signal distress in non-serious situations.
- Consider pairing it with other emojis to better clarify the tone, like 😂 if you want to imply it's exaggerated fear for a humorous effect.
Related Emojis
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Exploding Head
Used to show extreme shock or that a situation or statement has figuratively blown someone's mind.
Downcast Face with Sweat
Conveys feelings of discomfort, defeat, or sympathy, with a hint of nervous stress.
Frowning Face with Open Mouth
Reflects concern, worry, or unhappiness with an open, surprised mouth.