| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 😑 | Expressionless Face | A face showing no visible emotion or reaction. | Smileys & Emotion | U+1F611 | :expressionless_face: |
Meaning
The 😑 emoji depicts a face with a flat mouth and neutral eyes, indicating a lack of expression or emotional response. It often conveys feelings of annoyance, apathy, or being unimpressed.
Common Uses
- Expressing indifference or boredom in conversations.
- Showing mild frustration or awkward silence.
- Reacting to dull or uninteresting information.
- Indicating a deadpan sense of humor or sarcasm.
- Responding to uncomfortable or embarrassing moments.
Examples
"I finished the project, but nobody noticed 😑""When they keep repeating the same mistake 😑""Waiting for a reply like... 😑"
Related Emojis
- 😐 Neutral Face – shows a similarly blank expression but slightly less stern.
- 😶 Face Without Mouth – represents silence or speechlessness instead of neutrality.
- 🙄 Face With Rolling Eyes – expresses annoyance or disbelief, more exaggerated than 😑.
- 😒 Unamused Face – conveys displeasure, harsher than the expressionless face.
- 😬 Grimacing Face – shows discomfort or awkwardness, different from flat emotional tone.
Technical Notes
The 😑 emoji corresponds to Unicode codepoint U+1F611 and was added circa Unicode 6.0 (around 2010). It is part of the Smileys & Emotion category. There are no skin tone variations since it is a face with a fixed expression. Platform renderings differ slightly in style but maintain the flat mouth and neutral eyes.
FAQ
What does the 😑 emoji mean?
A face showing no emotion, often indicating indifference or mild annoyance.
How is the 😑 emoji used?
It’s commonly used in chats to express boredom, deadpan reactions, or awkwardness.
Does the meaning of the 😑 emoji change by context?
Yes, its tone can range from neutral to subtly critical depending on the conversation.