Pensive Face

A yellow face with closed eyes and a small, sad frown, giving a sorrowful or thoughtful expression.

The Pensive Face emoji is one of the most widely used symbols of sadness or reflective melancholy. It conveys emotions like disappointment, regret, sorrow, or introspection. It’s not as intense as crying emojis, making it ideal for quieter, softer moments of emotional weight.

It can also be used to express empathy for others going through something difficult or to show that you’re in a reflective or thoughtful mood.

In more ironic or sarcastic settings, it's occasionally paired with dramatic statements or used to exaggerate emotional responses for comedic effect.