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😞 Disappointed Face Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
A face with heavy, downcast eyes and a gentle frown that radiates quiet disappointment rather than dramatic grief. It is the emoji equivalent of a soft sigh — used when plans fall through, when you get bad news that is not devastating but still stings, or when your food order arrives wrong. Understated sadness at its most relatable.
When to Use
Use when let down, disappointed by outcomes, or feeling sad about how things turned out.
Example Usage
- “Didn't get the job 😞”
- “Expected better 😞”
- “That didn't go as planned 😞”
Popular Combinations
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Missed goal
How Disappointed Face looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 😞 mean in a text message?▼
A face with heavy, downcast eyes and a gentle frown that radiates quiet disappointment rather than dramatic grief. It is the emoji equivalent of a soft sigh — used when plans fall through, when you get bad news that is not devastating but still stings, or when your food order arrives wrong. Understated sadness at its most relatable. Use when let down, disappointed by outcomes, or feeling sad about how things turned out. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 😞?▼
You can use the Disappointed Face emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 😞 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Disappointed Face emoji is encoded as U+1f61e in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😞 and in CSS content: "\1f61e". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😞?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:disappointed:` to insert the Disappointed Face emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments. You can also type the emoticon ): or :( or :-( on some platforms.
Unicode
U+1f61e
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:disappointed:Keywords
sadupsetdepressed:(
Emoticons
)::(:-(When to Use 😞 Disappointed Face
Use when let down, disappointed by outcomes, or feeling sad about how things turned out.
- •Send 😞 when you want to express or reference "disappointed face" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😞 in conversations about sad or upset to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😞 Disappointed Face on social media posts, stories, or comments related to disappointed face
- •Combine 😞 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about sad, upset, depressed
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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