Used when youβre sad, disappointed, or quietly upset. Itβs gentleβnot full-on crying, but you clearly feel down or let down.
Your friend cancels weekend plans at the last minute.
Aww, I was really looking forward to it π
slightly frowning face
πslightly frowning face
Definitions & examples
- Groups
- Subgroups
- Unicode
- U+1F641
- Variant status
- Fully-qualified
- Emoji version
- E1.0
Can also show mild guilt or sympathy, like when you feel bad for someone elseβs bad day.
In Japanese chats, this emoji can feel more like quiet regret or self-reflection rather than sadness toward othersβcloser to βεηδΈβ (βIβm reflecting on my mistakeβ).
Overusing π might make your messages sound heavier than you intend; for small inconveniences, π or π may feel lighter.
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Differences between π (slightly frowning face) and π (pensive face)
Both faces share a downturned mouth and a quiet sadness. π conveys mild disappointment or gentle sadness, a low-key expression of feeling let down. π feels inward and reflective, softer and more contemplative than π. The pensive face suggests thoughtfulness about what hurts, a private, rueful mood. Its eyes and tilt give a softer resignation, more inward focus, and a sense of pondering rather than plain displeasure.
Usage
Use π when you are simply disappointed or gently upset and want to communicate that feeling plainly. Use π when you are reflecting on something that hurts a little and want to convey a softer, more contemplative sadness.
Differences between π (slightly frowning face) and π (disappointed face)
Both are subdued sad faces. π conveys mild sadness, disappointment, or quiet upset. π feels deeper and more resigned, carrying a heavier tone of let down and regret. The eyes and mouth suggest a deeper inner sigh and a sense of emotional weight in the face. The mood of π reads as more inward and weary, while π stays gentler and less burdened. The difference is subtle but clear, with π implying a more tangible sense of being let down.
Usage
Use π when youβre noting mild sadness or offering gentle sympathy in a casual message. Use π when youβre expressing that you feel genuinely let down or regretful and want to convey a deeper, resigned tone.
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π
disappointed face
- Group
- Smileys & Emotion
- Subgroup
- face-concerned
π
pensive face
- Group
- Smileys & Emotion
- Subgroup
- face-sleepy