😦

U+1F626 • Smileys & Emotion

Frowning Face with Open Mouth Emoji

Meaning

A yellow face with small, open eyes and an open frown.

Meaning widely varies, but may convey mild sadness, disappointment, concern, and amazement.

Samsung’s design previously displayed its upper teeth and tongue. An early Microsoft design showed a face with its eyebrows contorted in anger.

Also known as:

caughtfacefrownfrowningguardmouthopenscaredscarysurprisewhatwow

Technical Information

UnicodeU+1F626
Unicode Namefrowning face with open mouth
Shortcode:frowning-face-with-open-mouth:
CategorySmileys & Emotion
Subcategoryface-concerned
VersionE1.0
Qualificationfully-qualified

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 😦 Frowning Face with Open Mouth emoji mean?

A yellow face with small, open eyes and an open frown. Meaning widely varies, but may convey mild sadness, disappointment, concern, and amazement. Samsung’s design previously displayed its upper teeth and tongue. An early Microsoft design showed a face with its eyebrows contorted in anger.

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 with Open Mouth?

The Unicode for the Frowning Face with Open Mouth emoji is U+1F626.

On which platforms can I use the 😦 emoji?

You can use the Frowning Face with Open Mouth 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 with Open Mouth 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.