U+1F627 • Smileys & Emotion
Anguished Face Emoji
Meaning
A face with small, open eyes, open frown, and raised eyebrows. Bears the same eyes and mouth as 😦 Frowning Face With Open Mouth on most platforms, but its eyebrows give it a more surprised expression.
Meaning widely varies, but may convey alarm, confusion, or sadness, as if gasping in shock or concern.
A previous Samsung design showed upper teeth and a visible tongue, while an even earlier version depicted a visible breath of air being expelled, similar to the later-introduced 😮💨 Face Exhaling emoji. Microsoft’s original design featured scrunched eyes resembling those of the 😖 Confounded Face and 😣 Persevering Face emojis, while Google’s included a single bead of sweat, similar to the 😓 Downcast Face with Sweat and 😥 Sad but Relieved Face emojis.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F627 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | anguished face |
| Shortcode | :anguished-face: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-concerned |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 😧 Anguished Face emoji mean?
A face with small, open eyes, open frown, and raised eyebrows. Bears the same eyes and mouth as 😦 Frowning Face With Open Mouth on most platforms, but its eyebrows give it a more surprised expression. Meaning widely varies, but may convey alarm, confusion, or sadness, as if gasping in shock or concern. A previous Samsung design showed upper teeth and a visible tongue, while an even earlier version depicted a visible breath of air being expelled, similar to the later-introduced 😮💨 Face Exhaling emoji. Microsoft’s original design featured scrunched eyes resembling those of the 😖 Confounded Face and 😣 Persevering Face emojis, while Google’s included a single bead of sweat, similar to the 😓 Downcast Face with Sweat and 😥 Sad but Relieved Face emojis.
How do I copy the 😧 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (😧) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Anguished Face?
The Unicode for the Anguished Face emoji is U+1F627.
On which platforms can I use the 😧 emoji?
You can use the Anguished Face emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Anguished Face Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 😧"
"I'm so relieved 😧"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 😧"
Comments: "This is literally me 😧"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 😧"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
😧💦 (emphasized relief)
😧😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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