😞️ Disappointed face emoji

What is 😞️ called?

😞️ is called the Disappointed face emoji.

What does 😞️ mean?

😞 communicates disappointment, dejection, or the quiet sadness of an outcome falling short. It works when plans fail, expectations are unmet, or somebody feels let down without openly crying.

Its downcast expression is subdued rather than dramatic. Compared with 😔 Pensive face, it more directly suggests a setback; compared with 😢 Crying face, it keeps the sadness dry-eyed.

Other meanings

Feeling let down, discouraged, regretful, defeated, or sorry about a result. It can acknowledge another person’s bad news with gentle sympathy.

Example Usage

The event sold out before I could book 😞

I am sorry the interview did not work out 😞

More details

Officially named disappointed face. Its code point is U+1F61E, and this project records it from Emoji 1.0. It is a useful restrained response when tears or a dramatic reaction would be too strong.

Related emoji

Sad emojis

• 🥲️ Smiling face with tear
• 😕️ Confused face
• 🫤️ Face with diagonal mouth
• 😟️ Worried face

Visual description

A yellow face with lowered or closed eyes, brows tilted sadly, and a small downturned mouth.

There are no tears, sweat drops, or open-mouth features. The downward gaze makes the face look withdrawn and dejected rather than shocked or loudly upset.

⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.