😶️ Face without mouth emoji
HTML
😶
Unicode
U+1F636
What is 😶️ called?
😶️ is called the Face without mouth emoji.
Often called the speechless face, mouthless face or silent face. “Speechless” describes its usual conversational meaning, while “mouthless” describes the artwork literally.
What does 😶️ mean?
The face without mouth emoji represents speechlessness, silence, discretion, or not knowing what to say. It can answer a shocking, awkward, or sensitive message without adding words.
Unlike 🤐 Zipper mouth face, it does not clearly promise secrecy; the mouth is simply absent. 🤫 Shushing face actively requests quiet, while this face can reflect chosen silence or words failing altogether.
Use it for an awkward pause, a diplomatic refusal to comment, a stunned reaction, or the feeling that your voice is missing or unheard.
Other meanings
It may suggest muteness, censorship, social discomfort, emotional suppression, or keeping a secret. In a calm context it can also mean peaceful quiet rather than distress.
Example Usage
I do not even know how to reply to that 😶
I was asked for my opinion in front of everyone 😶
More details
Its Unicode code point is U+1F636, and it has been available as an emoji since Emoji 1.0. It also forms the base of the 😶🌫️ Face in clouds ZWJ sequence.
Visual description
A round yellow face has two open eyes but no mouth at all. The lower half of the face is blank, with no line, lips, zipper, or hand covering it.
Platforms vary the eye shape and brows, but the missing mouth is consistent and creates the silent, unfinished expression.
⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.
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