thumbs down Emoji
The 👎 thumbs down emoji expresses disagreement, disapproval, or a negative reaction.
U+1F44E
The 👎 thumbs down emoji (Unicode U+1F44E) is widely used to show disapproval. It’s quick to understand in chats, captions, and UI feedback. Use it when something is not liked or not approved.
thumbs down Emoji Meaning
The 👎 thumbs down emoji is most commonly used to show disapproval or negative feedback. People use it to disagree with an idea, signal that something didn’t meet expectations, or express “no” without typing a longer message. In online comments and reaction systems, it can represent a dislike or a rating below average. Depending on context, it can also be playful or sarcastic—especially when paired with other emojis or phrased politely. For design and UX, it often communicates “rejected,” “not recommended,” or “needs improvement,” making it useful for feedback, voting, and status indicators.
Common uses
- •Reacting in chats to show disagreement or disapproval
- •Giving quick feedback on a post, product, or suggestion
- •Indicating a negative vote or “not liked” reaction in comments
- •Marking content or items as rejected in a workflow (e.g., forms, reviews)
- •Adding tone to messages to soften or clarify a “no” response
Examples
👎 Thumbs Down Symbol Copy & Meaning
- 👎That plan doesn’t work for me 👎
- 👎I tried it, but I didn’t like it 👎
- 👎Vote: thumbs down for this option 👎
- 👎Not approved—please revise 👎
- 👎I disagree with the idea 👎
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F44E | |
| HTML Entity | 👎 | |
| HTML Code | 👎 | |
| CSS | \1F44E |
FAQ
What does 👎 thumbs down mean?
It most commonly means disapproval, a negative reaction, or disagreement—often similar to a “no” or “not liked” signal.
When should I use 👎 in a message?
Use it when you want quick, clear negative feedback, such as disagreeing, rating something poorly, or marking an item as rejected.
Is 👎 appropriate for UI or app feedback?
Yes. It’s often used to indicate rejected, not recommended, or a negative vote/reaction. Keep the wording or labeling clear for accessibility.
How can I copy 👎 in code?
You can copy the emoji directly (👎), or use HTML entity 👎 or escapes like \\1F44E / \\u{1F44E}.