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confounded face

confounded face

A yellow face with a frowning mouth and hands covering the eyes.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F616
Version
Emoji 0.6
Subcategory
Shortcode
Array

Tags

annoyedconfoundedconfusedcringedistraughtfacefeelsfrustratedmadsad

Platform Meanings

Apple
Represents frustration or embarrassment, often used to express discomfort in awkward situations.
Google
Seen as a symbol for feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or hiding from a difficult situation.
Twitter
Commonly used to convey anxiety, shame, or the feeling of wanting to hide from an uncomfortable moment.
Unicode Official
Unicode names this emoji 'Face with Open Mouth and Cold Sweat' under its official list.

Introduction

The 😖 emoji, known as 'Face with Open Mouth and Cold Sweat' in Unicode, is widely used to express feelings of stress, anxiety, or discomfort. On platforms like Apple, it's interpreted as someone hiding their face out of embarrassment or frustration. Google's design leans toward showing overwhelm or nervousness, while Twitter users often use it to depict a reaction to awkward or tense moments. This emoji is commonly used in conversations where someone wants to show they are emotionally overwhelmed, struggling with a situation, or trying to avoid something unpleasant.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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