Both ๐ expressionless face and ๐ confused face convey subdued, non-exuberant reactions and can be used to respond to awkward, offbeat, or mildly disappointing moments without escalating the tone. The key difference is that ๐ leans into deadpan annoyance, disbelief, or a weary โIโm done with thisโ resignation that shuts down the conversation, whereas ๐ reads as puzzled or mildly unsettled, signaling that something doesnโt add up and inviting clarification; use ๐ when you want to convey blunt exasperation or silent judgment, and use ๐ when you want to show gentle confusion, uncertainty, or a quiet request for explanationโ๐โs tone is softer and more inquisitive, fitting scenarios where youโre asking โhuh?โ rather than closing the topic.
UsageYou are replying to something absurd or wearisome: use ๐ to signal deadpan annoyance and finality. You are reacting to something unclear or mildly off: use ๐ to indicate gentle confusion and prompt clarification.