😶 Face Without Mouth Emoji Meaning

Emoji Name Meaning Category Codepoint Shortcodes
😶 Face Without Mouth Represents silence or being speechless Smileys & Emotion U+1F636 :face_without_mouth:
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Meaning

The 😶 emoji depicts a neutral face without a mouth, symbolizing silence, speechlessness, or withholding words.

Common Uses

  • Expressing that one is speechless or has no response.
  • Indicating a secret or choosing to remain silent.
  • Conveying awkwardness or discomfort in a conversation.
  • Showing a neutral, expressionless reaction.
  • Representing the absence of speech in chat or text.

Examples

I'm not sure what to say 😶
Sometimes it's better to stay quiet 😶
That left me speechless 😶

Related Emojis

  • 🤐 (Zipper-Mouth Face): Indicates deliberately keeping a secret, different from simple silence.
  • 😐 (Neutral Face): Shows a flat expression but includes a mouth, less about silence.
  • 😑 (Expressionless Face): Slightly annoyed or unamused without speaking, mouth present.

Technical Notes

Codepoint: U+1F636. Introduced around Unicode 8.0 (2015). Appearance may vary slightly across platforms, especially in color and face shape. No skin tone variations as it does not depict a person.

FAQ

What does the 😶 emoji mean?
A face without a mouth representing silence or speechlessness.

How is the 😶 emoji used?
It typically conveys being speechless, remaining silent, or feeling awkward in messages.

Does the meaning of the 😶 emoji change by context?
Its interpretation varies slightly depending on conversation tone but centers on silence or no verbal response.

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