⏳⏳ Hourglass Not Done Emoji EmojiUnicode: 23F3

Meaning and Interpretation

"The ⏳ hourglass not done emoji typically represents time that is passing or unfinished tasks. It symbolizes ongoing processes, countdowns, or waiting periods, where time is still ticking away and the outcome is not yet final. This emoji can express the notion of waiting for something to complete or indicate that there is still some time left before a task or event is finished."

Symbolism

• Time passing: The hourglass symbolizes the ongoing flow of time.
• Patience or waiting: It can indicate that someone or something is pending or incomplete.
• Imminent deadline: Suggests that time is running out or something needs to be finished soon.

Common Usage Scenarios

• When you're in the process of completing something, but it's not yet done.
• To show that you're waiting for results, like waiting for a package or test scores to arrive.
• When you're reminding others about deadlines that are approaching or about time-sensitive tasks.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

• Use ⏳ when you want to convey impatience or that time is still passing, but the task isn't done yet.
• Avoid using ⏳ if the action or task has already been completed—use 🕒 (three o'clock) or ✔️ instead to indicate completion.
• Pair ⏳ with messages about deadlines or waiting to emphasize that time is a factor.