Used when you’re puzzled, conflicted, or something just doesn’t add up. It’s the “huh?” face—mild confusion or disappointment without strong emotion.
Your friend says they saw your ex at the same party you were at—but you never noticed.
Wait… how did I miss that 😕
Can also show gentle disagreement or uncertainty when you don’t want to sound harsh—like saying “I’m not sure about that.”
In Japanese texts, 😕 can express subtle embarrassment or hesitation, a softer “えっ？” moment rather than logical confusion. It may come off as polite self-doubt instead of questioning others.
Don’t use 😕 when you’re actually upset—it can make your message seem emotionally distant or dismissive.
See what they share and how they differ to choose the right one.
More on face with diagonal mouth
Both 😕 and 🫤 convey uncertainty and a lack of full endorsement, often appearing in responses to puzzling information or mildly off expectations; they share a muted, conversational tone rather than outright anger or laughter. The key difference is that 😕 signals genuine puzzlement or subtle disappointment—a straightforward “huh?” when something doesn’t add up—whereas 🫤 carries a cooler, slightly skeptical vibe that reads as unimpressed or politely doubtful; use 🫤 when you want to express restrained disbelief or lukewarm reception, as its diagonal mouth suggests a measured, evaluative pause rather than emotional confusion, making it ideal for gentle pushback, polite skepticism, or muted dismissal in social or professional exchanges.
Use 😕 when you are honestly puzzled or mildly disappointed and need to invite clarification or express that something doesn’t make sense. Use 🫤 when you want to signal polite skepticism, express that you’re unimpressed, or indicate you doubt the claim without escalating the tone.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
