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🤔Thinking Face 🤔 EmojiUnicode: 1F914

A face for expressing thought.

Released in The 🤔 emoji was introduced as part of Unicode 8.0 in 2015 and added to Emoji 1.0 later that same year.

thinkingcontemplatingquestioningdoubtconsideringponderingconfuseddecision-makingunsureskeptical

Meaning and Interpretation

"The 🤔 Thinking Face emoji depicts a face with a hand on its chin, raised eyebrows, and a slight frown. It is often used to indicate thoughtfulness, being deep in thought, or considering an answer or solution. Depending on the context, it can also be used to express doubt, skepticism, or confusion, and is frequently employed in conversations to suggest that a person is weighing their options or questioning something."

Symbolism

Thought: Represents analytical thinking or contemplation of an issue.
Doubt: A symbol of doubt, used when questioning or doubting the veracity of something.
Curiosity: Can symbolize curiosity during conversations that spark interest.

Common Usage Scenarios

When you're trying to make a difficult decision.
To express skepticism about a statement or claim.
When you're contemplating multiple options in a playful or serious context.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hmmm, I'm not sure if I should do it 🤔.

Wait, is this even true? 🤔

Let me think about it for a while 🤔.

That's actually a very interesting point 🤔.

I'm trying to figure out what to eat tonight 🤔.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Use 🤔 when thinking or being indecisive. It can help convey hesitation or consideration.
Avoid using this emoji in situations where quick, decisive responses are needed, as it might signal uncertainty.
Be mindful that this emoji can be perceived as skeptical or questioning, so use carefully in formal contexts to avoid misunderstandings.