Person Facepalming

A person covering their face with one hand in a gesture of frustration or embarrassment.

The 🤦 Person Facepalming emoji perfectly captures embarrassment, exasperation, or disbelief. It’s used to respond to silly mistakes, awkward moments, or statements that leave you thinking, “Did that really just happen?”

This emoji is a go-to for expressing secondhand embarrassment, regret, or cringe. It’s widely used across generations but is particularly popular with Gen Z and meme culture for over-the-top reactions and exaggerated self-deprecation.

Whether you're responding to a typo, a chaotic situation, or a classic “fail,” this emoji says it all—no words needed.