Unamused face emoji ๐
๐ is the unamused face: eyes looking sideways, a flat mouth, one eyebrow slightly higher. It is the emoji for โnot impressedโ, mild annoyance, jealousy and the classicโฆ
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What the unamused face ๐ emoji means
๐ is the unamused face: eyes looking sideways, a flat mouth, one eyebrow slightly higher. It is the emoji for โnot impressedโ, mild annoyance, jealousy and the classic side-eye, and it is the character behind most โside eye emojiโ searches. From a guy or a girl it usually means the same thing โ they saw what you did and they are unimpressed โ but it is soft enough to be playful between friends. It is drier than ๐ rolling eyes, which is exasperation, and more pointed than ๐ expressionless, which is blank.
Unicode name: unamused face ยท U+1F612 ยท Emoji 0.6 (original set) ยท group: Smileys & Emotion.
How people use it
- Annoyed: a late reply, a broken promise, a bad joke
- Side-eye: quiet disapproval of what someone just said
- Jealous or sulky: โyou went without me ๐โ
- Deadpan humour: after a pun you refuse to laugh at
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| unamused faceU+1F612 | Sideways look, flat mouth: not impressed | |
| face with rolling eyesU+1F644 | Exasperated, โhere we go againโ | |
| expressionless faceU+1F611 | Blank, drained, done | |
| face with steam from noseU+1F624 | Frustrated, huffing | |
| face with diagonal mouthU+1FAE4 | Sceptical, unsure |
The annoyed emoji: how ๐ shows irritation
๐ is a common choice for an annoyed emoji. It expresses a quieter kind of irritation than ๐ or ๐ก โ the kind where you are not yelling, but you are definitely not happy. People use this face when replying to a disappointing message or a joke that fell flat.
Similar vibes can be typed with old-school emoticons like >_> or -_-, a sideways glance of annoyance. If someone sends you ๐, they are probably bothered, disgruntled, or mildly annoyed rather than furious. It does the job without escalating to anger.
The meh face: fine, cynical and full of disdain
The unamused face is also the classic meh face emoji. It shows a flat, unimpressed reaction โ the opposite of excitement. If someone asks how you are and you reply โfine ๐โ, the emoji turns the word sarcastic.
It can also read as cynical or full of disdain. On social media, ๐ can appear in comment sections as a deadpan way to show you are not impressed by something overrated or annoying.
Questions people ask
What does ๐ mean from a guy?
Usually mild annoyance or sulking โ he is not impressed with something you said or did. Between people who joke around it is often playful rather than a real complaint.
Is ๐ the side eye emoji?
It is one of the two. ๐ is the face giving side-eye; ๐ eyes is the other emoji people use for the same idea.
What is the difference between ๐ and ๐?
๐ looks sideways and is annoyed or unimpressed. ๐ looks up and is exasperated, as if saying โoh pleaseโ.
What is the annoyed face emoji?
A common annoyed face emoji is ๐ unamused face. For stronger anger, people use ๐ angry face or ๐ก pouting face, but ๐ shows a quieter, more passive-aggressive kind of annoyance.
What does it mean when someone sends 'I'm fine ๐'?
The ๐ makes it sarcastic. The person is probably annoyed or upset but pretending to be okay. It turns โfineโ into its opposite.
What is the disdain emoji on TikTok?
On TikTok, the unamused face ๐ is used to show disdain or contempt. Creators use it when they are unimpressed, disapproving, or side-eyeing something, usually with a dry or sarcastic tone.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
