face-palm
Gesture of frustration
Face-palm is a gesture of exasperation, embarrassment, or disbelief—slapping or covering one's face with an open palm.
The gesture signals that something is so stupid, awkward, or frustrating that words fail: I face-palmed when I realized I'd been arguing the wrong point.
Often appears as a single word or hyphenated, used as both noun and verb.
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- incredulityInability to accept something
aggravation · impatience · vexation · dismay · disappointment · exasperated · fed-up · bewilderment
Shrink from discomfort
- mortificationIntense shame or embarrassment
- awkwardnessLack of grace or ease
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- humiliationLoss of dignity
chagrin · flustered · self-conscious · sheepish · abashment · discomfiture · gaffe · blush
frustration
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
incredulity · aggravation · impatience · vexation · dismay · disappointment · exasperated · fed-up · bewilderment · stupidity
cringe
Shrink from discomfort
- mortificationIntense shame or embarrassment
- awkwardnessLack of grace or ease
- shamePainful awareness of failure
humiliation · chagrin · flustered · self-conscious · sheepish · abashment · discomfiture · gaffe · blush · secondhand
forehead
Face above eyebrows
- slapOpen-handed blow
- nonverbalNot using speech
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
reaction · body-language · emoji · emoticon · meme · GIF · physical · hand · dramatic · theatrical
comedy
Work meant to amuse
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- punchlineHumor's final delivery
slapstick · comedic · timing · absurdity · irony · ridiculous · laughable · meme · reaction · deadpan
face-palmapplause
Collective hand-clapping approval
standing ovation · fist pump · high-five · cheering · chef's kiss
face-palmmind blown
Overwhelmed by amazement
impressed · brilliant · stroke of genius · well played · touché
face-palmjaw drop
Shocked facial expression
mind blown · cheering · whooping · air punch · happy tears
face, palm, faces, faced, facing, facial, facially, palms, palmed