| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 😨 | Fearful Face | Represents fear, worry, or shock | Smileys & Emotion | U+1F628 | :fearful_face: |
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Meaning
The Fearful Face emoji displays wide eyes and raised eyebrows with an open mouth, symbolizing fear, worry, or shock. It reflects strong negative emotions or sudden alarm.
Common Uses
- Expressing fear or nervousness about a situation
- Reacting to shocking or surprising news
- Showing anxiety or worry in conversations
- Indicating alarm or concern in messages
- Highlighting something frightening or unsettling
Examples
I'm so scared for the test 😨
That movie was terrifying 😨
Just heard bad news 😨
Related Emojis
- 😱 Face Screaming in Fear: more extreme terror or panic
- 😰 Anxious Face with Sweat: fear mixed with nervousness
- 😳 Flushed Face: embarrassment or shock, less fear
- 😢 Crying Face: sadness rather than fear
- 😮 Face with Open Mouth: surprise without fear
Technical Notes
This emoji is encoded at Unicode U+1F628 and was introduced around Unicode 6.0. Platform designs vary but generally show a frightened expression with wide eyes and an open mouth. It does not support skin tone variants as it is a face emoji.
FAQ
- What does the 😨 emoji mean?
It represents fear, shock, or worry.
- How is the 😨 emoji used?
In conversations to show fear, nervousness, or reacting to alarming situations.
- Does the meaning of the 😨 emoji change by context?
Yes, it can indicate mild concern or intense fear depending on the message tone.