frowny face

Sad emoji look

A frowny face is a simple drawing or typographic representation of a sad or displeased expression, the opposite of a smiley face.

The emoticon version uses a colon and open parenthesis :( to suggest downturned eyes and mouth.

She ended her text with a frowny face.

The term applies to emoji equivalents and hand-drawn versions alike.

emoji

emoticon

Digital mood symbol

  • emojiDigital pictograph for messaging
  • smileyDigital cheerful expression
  • textingSending typed mobile messages

messaging · reaction · symbol · pictogram · digital · keyboard · sentiment · expression · chat · social media

displeasure

disapproval

Unfavorable opinion expressed

upset · disgruntled · annoyed · irritated · cross · cranky · peevish · sour · grouchy · moody

sadness

sad

Emotionally low

sorrow · heartache · despair · dejection · woe · misery · mourning · anguish · glumness · downheartedness

frustration

exasperation

Intense weary annoyance

impatience · vexation · aggravation · dismay · disappointment · ugh · sigh · eyeroll · headshake · discouragement

empathy

sympathy

Compassionate understanding of others

consolation · support · caring · kindness · comfort · commiseration · condolence · encouragement · reassurance · checking in

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Opposites
facial expression valence

frowny facesmiley face

Circle with grin

smile · happy face · grin · beam · smiling face

emotional state communicated

frowny facejoy

Intense positive emotion

happiness · delight · contentment · pleasure · satisfaction

emoticon/emoji symbolism

frowny facesmiley face

Circle with grin

smiley · thumbs up · heart emoji

Family

frown, frowns, frowned, frowning, frowny, face, faces, faced, facing

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G