| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 😢 | crying_face | Expresses sadness with a tear | Smileys & Emotion | U+1F622 | :crying_face: |
😢
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Meaning
The 😢 emoji shows a face with a sad expression and a single tear, symbolizing feelings of sadness, hurt, or disappointment.
Common Uses
- Showing mild sadness or emotional pain.
- Expressing sympathy or empathy.
- Reacting to bad news or losses.
- Communicating regret or apology.
- Sharing feelings of loneliness or vulnerability.
Examples
I'm really going to miss you 😢That movie made me so emotional 😢Sorry for the inconvenience 😢
Related Emojis
- 😭 Loudly Crying Face: shows intense crying with streams of tears, stronger emotion.
- 😞 Disappointed Face: conveys sadness or regret without tears.
- 😔 Pensive Face: expresses quiet sorrow or reflection.
- 😿 Crying Cat Face: a feline version with tears, used similarly.
Technical Notes
The crying face emoji is encoded at U+1F622, introduced around Unicode 6.0. It belongs to the Smileys & Emotion category. Appearance varies slightly by platform but typically shows a single tear. This emoji has no skin tone variants.
FAQ
What does the 😢 emoji mean?
It represents sadness or mild sorrow, shown by a face shedding a single tear.
How is the 😢 emoji used?
People use it to express emotional pain, sympathy, or regret in conversations.
Does the meaning of the 😢 emoji change by context?
Yes, depending on context, it can convey anything from simple sadness to polite condolence or apology.