crying face Emoji
The 😢 crying face emoji shows sadness, disappointment, or empathy in a clear, emotional way.
U+1F622
😢 is the crying face emoji, used to express sadness or being moved by someone else’s feelings. It’s commonly used in chats, comments, and captions where words alone may feel insufficient. Below you’ll find copy options, meaning, and practical examples.
crying face Emoji Meaning
😢 (Unicode U+1F622) is typically used to show sadness, hurt feelings, disappointment, or crying. People also use it to express empathy—when something is upsetting for someone else—or to react to bad news in a supportive way. Depending on the context, it can communicate “I’m sorry,” “that’s really sad,” or “I feel your pain.” In some messages, it may also imply emotional overwhelm (for example, frustration that turns into tears). Keep an eye on tone: pairing it with a short supportive sentence often makes the intent clearer.
Common uses
- •Replying to bad news with sympathy or support
- •Expressing disappointment after a plan falls through
- •Reacting to a sad story, update, or announcement
- •Commenting “sorry” or showing empathy in conversations
- •Adding an emotional cue to captions about loss, regret, or heartbreak
Examples
😢 Crying Face Symbol
- 😢I can’t believe it happened… 😢
- 😢That’s heartbreaking. I’m so sorry 😢
- 😢We missed the deadline again 😢
- 😢I really wanted this to work out… 😢
- 😢Hang in there—you’re not alone 😢
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F622 | |
| HTML Entity | 😢 | |
| HTML Code | 😢 | |
| CSS | \1F622 |
FAQ
What does 😢 usually mean?
It most often means sadness or crying, and it can also be used to show empathy for someone else’s upset.
How do I type 😢 using Unicode?
Use Unicode code point U+1F622. In many systems you can paste the emoji directly; for programming, use the provided escapes like \\u{1F622} or \\1F622.
Is 😢 appropriate for sympathy messages?
Yes. It’s commonly used to express support or “I’m sorry” reactions, especially when paired with a kind sentence.
Can 😢 be used to react to disappointment?
Absolutely. People use it for disappointment or emotional frustration, such as when something doesn’t go as planned.