Frowning Face

A classic yellow face with a deep frown and slightly downturned eyes.

The Frowning Face emoji represents sadness, disappointment, or emotional discomfort. It’s one of the oldest emoji forms, with a simple downward curve indicating unhappiness or melancholy.

While similar to 😟 or 😞, this emoji tends to feel more blunt or neutral—used when someone wants to express that something is simply not good or that they’re bummed out without going into detail.

It’s often used to react to bad news, reflect a somber mood, or quietly acknowledge when something didn’t go well. The classic simplicity of ☹️ gives it a quiet emotional weight, often used for subtle sadness.