U+2639 • Smileys & Emotion
Frowning Face Emoji
Meaning
A classic sad face. A yellow face with simple, open eyes and wide, steep frown. May convey such feelings as moderate concern or disappointment and affectionate sadness, as when missing a loved one. Its sentiment is usually more intense than 🙁 Slightly Frowning Face, which has a smaller frown.
This smiley predates Unicode emoji support. In its Unicode name of White Frowning Face, white does not refer to skin tone or ethnicity, although Samsung’s early designs colored the face white. See the glossary for the term white in Unicode character names.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+2639 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | frowning face |
| Shortcode | :frowning-face: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-concerned |
| Version | E0.7 |
| Qualification | unqualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ☹️ Frowning Face emoji mean?
A classic sad face. A yellow face with simple, open eyes and wide, steep frown. May convey such feelings as moderate concern or disappointment and affectionate sadness, as when missing a loved one. Its sentiment is usually more intense than 🙁 Slightly Frowning Face, which has a smaller frown. This smiley predates Unicode emoji support. In its Unicode name of White Frowning Face, white does not refer to skin tone or ethnicity, although Samsung’s early designs colored the face white. See the glossary for the term white in Unicode character names.
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 Frowning Face?
The Unicode for the Frowning Face emoji is U+2639.
On which platforms can I use the ☹️ emoji?
You can use the Frowning 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 Frowning 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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