😦😦 Frowning Face with Open Mouth EmojiUnicode: 1F626
Conveys shock or concern.
Released in This emoji was added to Unicode 6.1 in 2012 and was included in Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 😦 Frowning Face with Open Mouth emoji portrays a face with wide-open eyes and a slight frown, often representing feelings of surprise, shock, or concern. It can be used in situations of distress or when you’re left speechless. Users often use this emoji to express being taken aback, feeling worried or uneasy."
Symbolism
- Shock: Reflects the feeling of sudden or unexpected surprise.
- Concern: Indicates worry about events or people.
- Disappointment: Can express annoyance or upset over an undesirable outcome.
Common Usage Scenarios
- When you hear unexpected or disturbing news that leaves you concerned.
- When you see or experience something that shocks or scares you.
- During conversations where you need to express disbelief or confusion over someone's actions or statements.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- 😦 can be used to express both mild concern or serious shock, depending on context, so try not to confuse it with more neutral emojis.
- Avoid using 😦 in formal communication settings like work emails. It conveys emotional reactions that might not be suitable for a professional tone.
- Combine 😦 with other emojis and context (like words) to effectively convey your level of surprise or concern, making sure your message isn't misinterpreted.
Related Emojis
Face with Open Mouth
Represents shock or astonishment, though typically more neutral and surprised than dismayed.
Astonished Face
Reflects extreme shock or amazement, often over something unbelievable or unexpected.
Face Screaming in Fear
More intense emotional experience—often used to express horror, fear, or extreme shock.
Crying Face
Symbolizes sadness, but can be used following 😦 to enhance emotional depth in a context of despair or dismay.
Hushed Face
Signifies silence or a subdued version of shock, often paired with 😦 as a less overt emotional reaction.
Anxious Face with Sweat
Used to express fear and anxiety, especially when attached to the worry and concern conveyed by 😦.
Slightly Frowning Face
Reflects mild disappointment or unease, close in meaning to 😦 but without the open-mouth shock.
Exploding Head
Indicates mind-blowing surprises or incomprehensible situations, paired well with 😦 to show extreme astonishment.
Pleading Face
Conveying sadness or concern combined with a sense of vulnerability, often adding a softer context to 😦.
Flushed Face
Emotional state depicting embarrassment or confusion, similarly expressing the unease that 😦 carries.