downcast face with sweat Emoji
😓 shows a downcast face with sweat, commonly used to express stress, worry, or relief after pressure.
U+1F613
😓 is a Smiley & Emotion emoji with the Unicode name “DOWNCAST FACE WITH SWEAT” (U+1F613). It’s often used to communicate being overwhelmed, anxious, or working through difficulty.
downcast face with sweat Emoji Meaning
The 😓 Downcast Face with Sweat emoji typically conveys feeling burdened or uncomfortable, such as stress, worry, or nervous pressure. The downcast expression plus sweat suggests “I’m struggling,” “this is tough,” or “I’m handling it but I’m not okay.” People also use it to imply relief after an ordeal—when the difficult moment has passed, but there’s still a lingering “whew” feeling. In casual messages, it can soften a complaint (“sorry I’m stressed”) or emphasize effort and persistence (“I’m trying, it’s hard”).
Common uses
- •Saying you’re stressed or overwhelmed about a task or deadline
- •Reacting to bad news with worry or concern
- •Expressing that something is difficult but you’re pushing through
- •Communicating nervousness before an event (test, interview, presentation)
- •Showing relief or “whew” after a tense situation
Examples
😓 Downcast Face with Sweat
- 😓I’m up to my ears in homework… 😓
- 😓That was a close call—finally done. 😓
- 😓I have to present in 10 minutes and I’m freaking out 😓
- 😓The traffic is brutal today. I’ll be late 😓
- 😓I’m trying to fix it, but it’s not going smoothly 😓
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F613 | |
| HTML Entity | 😓 | |
| HTML Code | 😓 | |
| CSS | \1F613 | |
| Decimal | 128531 |
How to type downcast face with sweat Emoji (😓)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F613 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f613, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 😓 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does 😓 mean in text messages?
It usually means stress, worry, or feeling overwhelmed. It can also hint at relief after a tense moment.
Is 😓 used for crying or sadness?
It’s more specifically about pressure or discomfort (downcast + sweat). It can appear in sad contexts, but it most often signals stress.
How do I type 😓 in code?
Use the provided code point U+1F613, HTML entity 😓, CSS escape \\1F613, or JavaScript escape \\u{1F613}.
Where can I use 😓?
It works well in chats, comments, posts, and UI labels where you want to show stress, nervousness, or “this is tough” energy.