Sad Emoji
Sad emoji to copy and paste, grouped by intensity: the mild ๐ ๐ ๐, the heavier โน๏ธ ๐ ๐ฅ ๐, and the strongest ๐ข ๐ญ ๐. Tap one to copy it with its official name and Emoji version, then use the text sad faces and supportive message templates below.
Mild sadness
Heavier sadness
Strong sadness
Text sad faces
Support lines
Copy a sad emoji in three steps
- Pick the strength: mild for a small disappointment, heavy for a bad day, strong for deep sorrow.
- Tap the emoji. It is copied and added to the selection box.
- Paste it. If you are comforting someone, start from a support line under the text faces.
More worried faces and sad lines
More emoji from the same part of the Unicode list, and framed lines you can copy and edit.
Sad emoji ranked by intensity
| Emoji | Official name | Added in | Group | Skin tones |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ | slightly frowning face | Emoji 1.0 | face concerned | No |
| ๐ | pensive face | Emoji 0.6 | face sleepy | No |
| ๐ | worried face | Emoji 1.0 | face concerned | No |
| โน๏ธ | frowning face | Emoji 0.7 | face concerned | No |
| ๐ | disappointed face | Emoji 0.6 | face concerned | No |
| ๐ฅ | sad but relieved face | Emoji 0.6 | face concerned | No |
| ๐ | downcast face with sweat | Emoji 0.6 | face concerned | No |
| ๐ข | crying face | Emoji 0.6 | face concerned | No |
| ๐ญ | loudly crying face | Emoji 0.6 | face concerned | No |
| ๐ | broken heart | Emoji 0.6 | heart | No |
How the faces differ
Sad faces differ in how they hold the mouth and eyes. ๐ and โน๏ธ frown, and the second frowns harder. ๐ looks down and away and reads as thoughtful or sorry. ๐ droops with eyes closed and shows disappointment. ๐ and ๐ฅ add worry, with a sweat drop on ๐ฅ that means sad but relieved. ๐ has a sweat drop and shows tired disappointment. ๐ข has one tear, ๐ญ has streams of tears, and ๐ breaks the heart for heartache.
Text sad faces and support lines
Text faces work where emoji may not show, and the support lines are for when you want a gentle message. They are templates, so change the words to fit the person and the moment.
Using sad emoji kindly
- Words first. A short sentence says more than a face.
- Do not overdo it. A row of ๐ญ can look like a joke, so use it for real feeling only when you mean it.
- Care for real distress. If someone says they are in danger or very low, reach out by phone or call local emergency services; an emoji is not enough.
Device check
The emoji are copied exactly as shown, with the code in the tables. We have not yet tested them on specific phones or systems. If one appears as a box, email [email protected] with the character, device and system version. Names and versions come from the Unicode emoji data file, version 18.0, dated April 30, 2026. See emoji copy and paste for the full list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the saddest emoji?
๐ญ, the loudly crying face, and ๐, the broken heart, show the deepest sadness. ๐ข crying face is quieter and ๐ disappointed face is flat and low.
What does ๐ mean?
๐ is the pensive face, with downcast eyes. It shows sadness, regret or deep thought and is quieter than a crying face.
Which emoji should I use to comfort someone?
Pair words with a gentle emoji such as ๐ค or ๐ซ rather than a sad face. A sad face can say I feel it too, but a kind sentence matters more than the emoji.
Are there text sad faces?
Yes. ๐ and :'( are the classic ones, and Japanese-style faces such as (โฅ๏นโฅ) add expression. They are made of ordinary characters, so they take the color of your text.
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