Expresses distress, regret, or emotional discomfort. It’s the “oh no…” face — showing that something feels wrong, awkward, or unexpectedly upsetting. Often used when you sympathize with someone’s trouble or admit your own mistake.
Your friend just told you they accidentally sent a risky text to their crush.
Oh nooo 😧 that’s the worst feeling ever
Sometimes used for empathetic reactions — like showing you feel someone’s pain or secondhand embarrassment.
In Korean online chats, 😧 may convey emotional tension or an “uh-oh” moment, often paired with expressions like “헉” (gasp!) or “어…” (uh…) to show mild alarm rather than deep anguish.
Avoid using 😧 in positive contexts; it reads as emotional strain or regret, not just surprise.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
More on anxious face with sweat
😧 anguished face and 😰 anxious face with sweat both convey negative emotion and an “oh no” reaction, signaling discomfort, worry, or recognition that something has gone wrong; both can express empathy or personal admission of distress and are often used to react to awkward, upsetting, or stressful news. The key difference is tone and intensity: 😧 anguished face leans toward sorrowful regret, emotional hurt, or awkward embarrassment—a quieter, more sorrowful “I feel bad” or “that’s unfortunate” response—whereas 😰 anxious face with sweat reads as higher-arousal panic, fear, or pressure, conveying nervousness, acute stress, or dread about worsening outcomes; use 😧 to show sympathy or remorse and a softer emotional reaction, and use 😰 to signal urgency, anxiety, or a tense “this is going badly” feeling in situations of stress or imminent trouble.
You might use 😧 to sympathize with someone’s disappointment or to admit a personal mistake with regret. You might use 😰 to show you’re stressed, scared, or urgently worried about a situation worsening; choose based on whether the feeling is sorrowful/regretful (😧) or anxious/pressured (😰).
More on frowning face with open mouth
😧 anguished face and 😦 frowning face with open mouth both convey negative reactions and emotional discomfort, signaling that something is off, but they differ in intensity and nuance: 😧 carries a heavier sense of distress, regret, or awkwardness and fits situations where empathy, apology, or a stronger admission of feeling overwhelmed is needed, whereas 😦 reads as milder shock, quiet disappointment, or a subdued realization that something went wrong and is better suited for low-key concern or surprised recognition; use 😧 when the tone requires visible unease or remorse and reach for 😦 when you want to communicate softer surprise or gentle dismay without escalating the emotional weight.
You feel bad about a mistake or want to express sympathy for someone’s trouble, use 😧 to convey clear distress or regret. You notice something troubling but want to respond with mild surprise or quiet concern, use 😦 to signal subdued shock or disappointment.
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