frowny faces

Sad expression symbols

Frowny faces are representations of unhappy facial expressions, typically drawn or typed.

The simplest form is a colon and open parenthesis :( suggesting downturned eyes and mouth.

The plural often refers to these emoticons or emoji collectively: My texts are full of frowny faces today.

A frowny face can also be any sad or displeased expression someone makes.

Related

dejected · sorrowful · bad mood · grimace · pout · disappointment · scowl · texting · text message · frustration · disapproval · emoji · yellow circle · woeful · social media · keyboard shortcut · crestfallen · gloomy

Opposites
facial expression/emotional display

frowny facessmiley faces

Circular happy symbols

grins · smiles · smileys

Family

frown, frowny, face, faces, faced, facing, facial, facially, frowns

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