U+1F914 • Smileys & Emotion
Thinking Face Emoji
Meaning
A yellow face with furrowed eyebrows looking upwards, its thumb and index finger resting on its chin. Intended to show a person pondering or deep in thought. Often used to question or scorn something or someone, as if saying Hmm, I don't know about that. Tone varies, including earnest, playful, puzzled, skeptical, and mocking.
May be paired with 💭 Thought Balloon or 💡 Light Bulb to represent thinking, (having) ideas, and learning.
Like 🤗 Hugging Face, 🤫 Shushing Face, and 🤭 Face With Hand Over Mouth, it is one of the few smileys featuring a hand.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F914 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | thinking face |
| Shortcode | :thinking-face: |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Subcategory | face-hand |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🤔 Thinking Face emoji mean?
A yellow face with furrowed eyebrows looking upwards, its thumb and index finger resting on its chin. Intended to show a person pondering or deep in thought. Often used to question or scorn something or someone, as if saying Hmm, I don't know about that. Tone varies, including earnest, playful, puzzled, skeptical, and mocking. May be paired with 💭 Thought Balloon or 💡 Light Bulb to represent thinking, (having) ideas, and learning. Like 🤗 Hugging Face, 🤫 Shushing Face, and 🤭 Face With Hand Over Mouth, it is one of the few smileys featuring a hand.
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 Thinking Face?
The Unicode for the Thinking Face emoji is U+1F914.
On which platforms can I use the 🤔 emoji?
You can use the Thinking 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 Thinking 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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