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🙅🙅 Person Gesturing No EmojiUnicode: 1F645
Gesturing no or disapproval.
Released in First introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010, and was added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
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Meaning and Interpretation
"The 🙅 emoji shows a person with their arms crossed in front of them, forming an 'X'. It represents refusal or rejection, signaling that something is not allowed, not agreed with, or unacceptable."
Symbolism
- Rejection: Used to indicate strong disagreement or disapproval of an idea, action, or suggestion.
- Forbidden: Often symbolizes that something is not permitted, aligning with a prohibition or disallowed action.
- Boundaries: The crossed arms also show the establishment of personal or figurative boundaries, expressing the need to stop or prevent a certain action.
Common Usage Scenarios
- During an argument where you strongly disagree with the other person.
- In a conversation when someone's suggestion does not sit well with you.
- Responding to an invitation or offer that you want to decline.
Usage Examples in Conversation
A: 'Let's skip the meeting!' B: '🙅 No way! We can't miss it!'
You: 'How about we take the risk and invest the money?' Partner: '🙅 Absolutely not, it's too risky.'
Friend: 'Will you join the gym with me tomorrow?' You: '🙅 Not feeling it.'
Coworker: 'Can you stay late at work today?' You: '🙅 Unfortunately, no.'
Buddy: 'Let’s go skydiving this weekend!' You: '🙅 No thanks, not my thing!'
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- To avoid misunderstandings, pair the 🙅 emoji with clear text explaining why you're rejecting something.
- Make sure not to overuse this emoji in sensitive situations, as it could come across as dismissive or rude.
- Use it in informal conversations, as it might seem too casual for professional settings.
Related Emojis
Stop Sign
Recognized as a symbol of caution or stopping, it complements the discouragement seen in 🙅.
Cross Mark
Represents a 'no' response or error, much like the arms in the 🙅 emoji form a cross shape.
See-No-Evil Monkey
Signals something that someone doesn't want to see, often used when avoiding truth or difficult situations.
Angry Face
Used to express strong displeasure or anger, often accompanying the emotion behind an 🙅 rejection.