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Confounded Face

Unicode: U+1F616

Shortcodes: :confounded:

TL;DR

Ugh! Expressing frustration, disgust, or distress.

Context Meanings

Literal
LOW Risk

Feeling distressed or overwhelmed.

Example: โ€œEverything is going wrong ๐Ÿ˜–โ€

Slang
LOW Risk

Frustrated or grossed out.

Example: โ€œThat's so cringe ๐Ÿ˜–โ€

Work
LOW Risk

Overwhelmed with tasks.

Example: โ€œSo many bugs ๐Ÿ˜–โ€

Ironic
LOW Risk

Dramatic reaction to minor issues.

Example: โ€œMy coffee is cold ๐Ÿ˜–โ€

Platform Notes

Twitter/X

Used for distress and cringe.

Instagram

Common in relatable struggle posts.

Slack

Expressing work frustration.

Generational Differences

Gen Z

Cringe and overwhelm reactions.

Millennial

Distress and frustration.

Boomer

Upset or distressed.

Technical Details

Unicode
U+1F616
Version
6.0
Category
Smileys-emotion
Subcategory
face-negative
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Cold Face

Freezing! Used for cold weather, cold takes, or describing something as 'ice cold'.

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Cowboy Hat Face

Yeehaw! Used for cowboy vibes, country themes, or being adventurous.

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Crying Face

Sad tears. Expressing sadness with a single tear.

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Disappointed Face

Letdown. Expressing disappointment or sadness.

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Disguised Face

Incognito mode! Used for hiding identity, being sneaky, or going undercover.

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Exploding Head

Mind blown! Used when something is shocking, amazing, or hard to comprehend.

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Face Holding Back Tears

So touched! Overwhelmed with emotion but holding it together.

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Face Savoring Food

Yummy! Expressing that something is delicious.