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😔 Pensive Face Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Spot this face with closed eyes and a slight frown — the emoji of quiet melancholy. It's not crying, not angry, just... sad in a reflective way. People reach for this when they're processing something — a breakup text they keep rereading, a song that hits too close, or that 2am moment when old memories surface. On Apple, the eyebrows tilt inward giving it a more troubled look; Google's version reads more serene. Often confused with 😌 (relieved), but the frown makes all the difference. Older users tend to use it sincerely for genuine sadness, while younger users deploy it more for dramatic effect over minor inconveniences.
When to Use
Use when feeling sad, disappointed, thoughtful, or nostalgic about something.
Example Usage
- “Found an old photo of us from high school 😔”
- “That song came on and now I'm in my feels 😔”
- “Wish I'd said something when I had the chance 😔”
Popular Combinations
😔💭
Sad thoughts
😔🌧️
Gloomy mood
😔❤️
Sad but still loving
How Pensive 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?▼
Spot this face with closed eyes and a slight frown — the emoji of quiet melancholy. It's not crying, not angry, just... sad in a reflective way. People reach for this when they're processing something — a breakup text they keep rereading, a song that hits too close, or that 2am moment when old memories surface. On Apple, the eyebrows tilt inward giving it a more troubled look; Google's version reads more serene. Often confused with 😌 (relieved), but the frown makes all the difference. Older users tend to use it sincerely for genuine sadness, while younger users deploy it more for dramatic effect over minor inconveniences. Use when feeling sad, disappointed, thoughtful, or nostalgic about something. 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 Pensive 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 Pensive Face emoji is encoded as U+1f614 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😔 and in CSS content: "\1f614". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😔?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:pensive:` to insert the Pensive Face emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f614
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:pensive:Keywords
saddepressedupset
When to Use 😔 Pensive Face
Use when feeling sad, disappointed, thoughtful, or nostalgic about something.
- •Send 😔 when you want to express or reference "pensive face" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😔 in conversations about sad or depressed to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😔 Pensive Face on social media posts, stories, or comments related to pensive face
- •Combine 😔 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about sad, depressed, upset
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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