🙁️ Slightly frowning face emoji
HTML
🙁
Unicode
U+1F641
What is 🙁️ called?
🙁️ is called the Slightly frowning face emoji.
Often called the small-frown face, mildly sad face or slightly upset face. “Slightly” distinguishes its restrained frown from stronger sad expressions.
What does 🙁️ mean?
The slightly frowning face emoji conveys mild sadness, disappointment, concern, or gentle disapproval. Its small frown keeps the reaction restrained.
It is the negative counterpart to 🙂 Slightly smiling face and softer than ☹️ Frowning face. Use 🙁 when something is unfortunate or disappointing but a more distressed face would feel excessive.
Other meanings
It may signal sympathy, uncertainty, loneliness, or a polite “I do not like this.” The understated expression can also soften criticism.
Example Usage
The outdoor event has been cancelled because of the rain 🙁
I am sorry you could not join us this time 🙁
More details
Its Unicode code point is U+1F641, and it has been available as an emoji since Emoji 1.0. It mirrors the minimal design of the slightly smiling face.
Related emoji
Sad emojis
Visual description
A yellow face has two open eyes and a short, gently downturned mouth with no tears or dramatic brows.
Platforms vary the frown depth and eye size, preserving the intentionally mild emotion.
⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.
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