U+1F628 • Smileys & Emotion
Fearful Face Emoji
Meaning
A face with small, open eyes, open frown, raised eyebrows, and a pale blue forehead, as if experiencing a cold flash.
While intended to represent fear (less intense than 😱 Face Screaming in Fear), it also conveys a wide variety of emotions, including feeling amazed, shocked, sad, upset, and cold. Bears the same expression as 😧 Anguished Face on most platforms.
Unlike other vendors, Huawei's design shows this emoji holding a hand over its mouth, albeit differently to 🫢 Face with Open Eyes and Hand Over Mouth and 🤭 Face with Hand Over Mouth. Samsung’s design previously showed upper teeth and tongue.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F628 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | fearful face |
| Shortcode | :fearful-face: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-concerned |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 😨 Fearful Face emoji mean?
A face with small, open eyes, open frown, raised eyebrows, and a pale blue forehead, as if experiencing a cold flash. While intended to represent fear (less intense than 😱 Face Screaming in Fear), it also conveys a wide variety of emotions, including feeling amazed, shocked, sad, upset, and cold. Bears the same expression as 😧 Anguished Face on most platforms. Unlike other vendors, Huawei's design shows this emoji holding a hand over its mouth, albeit differently to 🫢 Face with Open Eyes and Hand Over Mouth and 🤭 Face with Hand Over Mouth. Samsung’s design previously showed upper teeth and tongue.
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 Fearful Face?
The Unicode for the Fearful Face emoji is U+1F628.
On which platforms can I use the 😨 emoji?
You can use the Fearful 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 Fearful 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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