Overview
Interpretation
What it means
(￣～￣;) gives off an “uhh…” feeling: unsure, mildly uncomfortable, and a little annoyed—but not explosive. It’s the face you make when something is slightly inconvenient, awkward, or annoying, and you’re trying to keep it polite. The sweat drop adds that tiny stress signal: “I’m not totally fine, but I’m not going to make a scene.”
People use (￣～￣;) when they want to express hesitation or a soft grumble. It can mean “I don’t really love this,” “I’m not sure,” “that’s awkward,” or “hmm… okay,” depending on the sentence around it. It works best in low-stakes conversations: choices, scheduling changes, small mistakes, or plans that keep shifting. If you drop it into a serious conflict, it can read as dismissive—so pair it with context or a small action.
Visual breakdown (why it reads as “uneasy wavy mouth + sweat”)
- The face is framed by ( ), giving a clean cartoon head.
- The eyes ￣ ￣ look narrowed/flat, like a tired or unimpressed stare.
- The mouth ～ is wavy, which reads like a reluctant “hmm” or a soft complaint.
- The ; acts as a sweat drop, signaling awkwardness, stress, or embarrassment.
- Together: calm/unimpressed eyes + wavy mouth + sweat = “I’m unsure and slightly bothered.”
Where it fits in real chats
Use (￣～￣;) in chats, comments, danmaku, bios, and DMs when:
- plans change again and you want to react without being rude,
- someone asks you to pick and you’re not excited about any option,
- you need to admit a minor mistake but keep the tone light,
- you want to show mild annoyance without escalating,
- you’re hesitating and want to buy time (“let me check first”).
Tone tip: Add one practical line (“I’ll confirm,” “I’ll update,” “I’ll fix it”) so it reads responsible, not passive-aggressive.
Phrase bank (for consistent searchable tone)
uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth uneasy unsure hesitant mild-annoyance awkward hmm uhh sweat sweat-drop wavy-mouth tight-smile not-impressed reluctant conflicted small-complaint soft-grumble dry-humor chat comment danmaku bio dm group-chat reply tone context low-stakes safe schedule change plan delay typo wrong-link minor-mess fix confirm check update polite not-rude avoid-conflict soften buffer signal mood face brackets eyes mouth
Usage guide
Tips
Opening
(￣～￣;) is for that uneasy “hmm…” reaction: you’re unsure, mildly annoyed, or a little awkward, but you’re still keeping the tone polite. The wavy mouth reads like a soft grumble, and the sweat drop hints at small stress. Use it for low-stakes situations like schedule changes, indecision, tiny hassles, or minor mistakes—especially if you’re about to follow up with “I’ll check,” “I’ll confirm,” or “I’ll fix it.”
keywords: uneasy unsure mild annoyance wavy mouth sweat drop hmm low-stakes confirm check update
When to use
- Plans change: rescheduling, delays, last-minute switches.
- Indecision: you don’t love any option but you’ll pick.
- Tiny hassles: something is slightly annoying or inconvenient.
- Minor mistakes: you need to correct a small slip-up.
- Buying time: you need to confirm before answering.
Examples
- “Hmm (￣～￣;) let me confirm the time and I’ll update you.”
- “Okay… (￣～￣;) we can reschedule if needed.”
- “That’s a bit messy (￣～￣;) I’ll fix it now.”
- “Not sure yet (￣～￣;) I’ll check and get back to you.”
Tips / notes
- Pair it with an action line so it doesn’t feel passive-aggressive.
- Avoid using it alone when someone is upset; start with empathy first.
- In work chats, keep it for mild friction, not serious complaints.
Usage examples
Real conversation samples that feature this kaomoji.
Example 1
Example 2