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❔ White Question Mark Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Rendered as a grey or white question mark, a softer version of the red question mark. Used for mild uncertainty, gentle questioning, or optional/unknown information.
When to Use
Use for mild questions, uncertainty, unknown values, or when a red question mark feels too intense.
Example Usage
- “Not sure about this ❔”
- “Any thoughts ❔”
- “Unknown status ❔”
Popular Combinations
❔🤔
Wondering about something
❔📊
Unknown data
❔💭
Pondering a question
How White Question Mark 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ❔ mean in a text message?▼
Rendered as a grey or white question mark, a softer version of the red question mark. Used for mild uncertainty, gentle questioning, or optional/unknown information. Use for mild questions, uncertainty, unknown values, or when a red question mark feels too intense. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ❔?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The White Question Mark emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ❔?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ❔ would be read aloud as "White Question Mark." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ❔?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:grey_question:` to insert the White Question Mark emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2754
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:grey_question:Keywords
greydoubtsgrayhuhconfused
When to Use ❔ White Question Mark
Use for mild questions, uncertainty, unknown values, or when a red question mark feels too intense.
- •Send ❔ when you want to express or reference "white question mark" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ❔ in conversations about grey or doubts to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ❔ White Question Mark on social media posts, stories, or comments related to white question mark
- •Combine ❔ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about grey, doubts, gray
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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