U+1F940 • Animals & Nature
Wilted Flower Emoji
Meaning
A flower that has wilted, or is dying. Generally depicted as a limp, faded red rose drooping over the to the right on a dried-out, green stem, shedding a petal.
May be used to express sad sentiments such as heartbreak, though sometimes with a sense of irony. Ironic use of this emoji spiked in early 2025, especially on TikTok.
Sometimes used to represent a rose or other flower, with positive connotations. Nevertheless, not to be confused with 🌹 Rose.
WhatsApp's flower suggests a wilted 🌻 Sunflower; Twitter's a 🌷 Tulip, as Microsoft and Samsung's previously did. Facebook's flower was previously orange.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F940 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | wilted flower |
| Shortcode | :wilted-flower: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | plant-flower |
| Version | E3.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🥀 Wilted Flower emoji mean?
A flower that has wilted, or is dying. Generally depicted as a limp, faded red rose drooping over the to the right on a dried-out, green stem, shedding a petal. May be used to express sad sentiments such as heartbreak, though sometimes with a sense of irony. Ironic use of this emoji spiked in early 2025, especially on TikTok. Sometimes used to represent a rose or other flower, with positive connotations. Nevertheless, not to be confused with 🌹 Rose. WhatsApp's flower suggests a wilted 🌻 Sunflower; Twitter's a 🌷 Tulip, as Microsoft and Samsung's previously did. Facebook's flower was previously orange.
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 Wilted Flower?
The Unicode for the Wilted Flower emoji is U+1F940.
On which platforms can I use the 🥀 emoji?
You can use the Wilted Flower 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 Wilted Flower 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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