Overview
Interpretation
Overall feeling
(￣︿￣) is a classic disappointed and slightly sulky kaomoji. It sits between sadness and annoyance: you are not exploding with anger, but you are clearly not okay with what just happened. It often feels like a quiet “sigh…” plus a small internal complaint. Compared to more dramatic crying faces, this kaomoji is restrained and controlled, like someone holding their feelings in but letting their expression slip just enough to show they are hurt or upset.
This makes (￣︿￣) perfect for situations where you are let down, discouraged, or emotionally tired, but still functional. It says: I’m not happy, I’m trying to deal with it, but I really do feel bad about this.
Visual structure
- The outer parentheses act as the outline of the face, keeping all the emotion focused in the middle.
- The
symbols work as flat, half-closed eyes. They look like tired, unimpressed eyelids, as if the person does not even have the energy to open their eyes fully.￣ - The central
forms a small, sharp frown. The pointed shape gives the mouth a tense, pinched look, like someone pressing their lips together in frustration or sadness.︿ - Because the eyes are straight and the mouth is sharply angled, the whole face leans downward emotionally, suggesting disappointment and low mood.
There are no tears, sweat drops or dramatic effects, so the feeling stays more internal. The emotion is serious but not extreme.
Typical usage
You can use (￣︿￣) in many everyday contexts:
- When something important does not work out, like an exam result, job application or project outcome.
- When a promise is broken and you want to show you are genuinely disappointed, not just jokingly annoyed.
- After a long, exhausting day when small failures pile up and you feel quietly defeated.
- When you read or hear something that makes your heart sink a bit, but you still want to keep the conversation calm.
- As a reaction in chats, comments or DMs to show you empathize with someone else’s frustration and sadness.
Overall, (￣︿￣) is a soft but serious way to express being let down, emotionally heavy, or quietly hurt, without making the tone overly dramatic.
Usage guide
Tips
How to use (￣︿￣) naturally
(￣︿￣) is best used when you want to show genuine disappointment or quiet sadness without turning the conversation into intense drama. It adds a serious but controlled emotional tone, letting others know that what happened actually hurt or discouraged you.
When to use
- After receiving bad news about exams, job applications, or important projects.
- When a promise is broken or someone cancels something meaningful to you.
- At the end of a tiring day when small frustrations accumulate and you feel emotionally drained.
- To respond empathetically when a friend shares a story of failure or rejection.
- In late-night chats or posts when you want to show that your mood is low and reflective.
Example phrases
- I really thought it would work out this time (￣︿￣)
- You forgot again, that honestly hurts a bit (￣︿￣)
- Today was exhausting, everything went wrong (￣︿￣)
- Reading your message makes my heart sink (￣︿￣)
Tips and notes
- Use (￣︿￣) when you truly feel let down; it carries more weight than playful annoyed faces.
- Pair it with honest but calm wording to keep the tone sincere rather than overly dramatic.
- Avoid overusing it in every small complaint; reserve it for moments that matter to you.
- In very serious situations, combine this kaomoji with clear, supportive language so your feelings are not misunderstood.
Usage examples
Real conversation samples that feature this kaomoji.
Example 1
Example 2