U+1F614 • Smileys & Emotion
Pensive Face Emoji
Meaning
A pensive, remorseful face. Saddened by life. Quietly considering where things all went wrong. Depicted as a yellow face with sad, closed eyes, furrowed eyebrows, and a slight, flat mouth.
May convey a variety of sad emotions, including feeling disappointed, hurt, or lonely. Less intense than other sad emojis like 😭 Loudly Crying Face and more introspective.
Microsoft's design previously featured a more neutral, bored expression. Samsung’s design previously looked more guilty or worried. Not to be confused with 😌 Relieved Face, which has similarly shaped eyes but in a happier expression.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F614 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | pensive face |
| Shortcode | :pensive-face: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-sleepy |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 😔 Pensive Face emoji mean?
A pensive, remorseful face. Saddened by life. Quietly considering where things all went wrong. Depicted as a yellow face with sad, closed eyes, furrowed eyebrows, and a slight, flat mouth. May convey a variety of sad emotions, including feeling disappointed, hurt, or lonely. Less intense than other sad emojis like 😭 Loudly Crying Face and more introspective. Microsoft's design previously featured a more neutral, bored expression. Samsung’s design previously looked more guilty or worried. Not to be confused with 😌 Relieved Face, which has similarly shaped eyes but in a happier expression.
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 Pensive Face?
The Unicode for the Pensive Face emoji is U+1F614.
On which platforms can I use the 😔 emoji?
You can use the Pensive 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 Pensive 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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