White Frowning Face Symbol
☹ is the white frowning face symbol used to show disappointment, displeasure, or a negative tone.
U+2639
The symbol ☹ is known in Unicode as the White Frowning Face. It’s often used in plain text to quickly communicate dissatisfaction or sadness. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode details in code.
White Frowning Face Symbol Meaning
☹ (Unicode U+2639) represents a white frowning face. It’s commonly used to express disappointment, disapproval, or a generally negative mood. In chat, comments, and notifications, it can signal that something went wrong, a request can’t be completed, or the user isn’t happy with an outcome. Compared to a simple “sad” word, the visual cue can make the tone clearer and faster to interpret. It can also be used sparingly in UI text (tooltips, status messages, empty states) where you want a lightweight emotional signal without adding images.
Common uses
- •Showing disappointment or dissatisfaction in chat messages
- •Indicating an error or unsuccessful action in notifications and UI status text
- •Adding a negative tone to comments, reviews, or feedback prompts
- •Marking unavailable options in forms (e.g., “not possible” or “try again later”)
- •Expressing mild sadness or disapproval in short social posts
Examples
☹ White Frowning Face — Copy & Use Symbol
- ☹Sorry, that didn’t work ☹
- ☹We couldn’t process your request. Please try again ☹
- ☹Your feedback has been submitted—thank you ☹
- ☹This feature isn’t available in your region ☹
- ☹I’m not happy with the result ☹
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2639 | |
| HTML Entity | ☹ | |
| HTML Code | ☹ | |
| CSS | \2639 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9785 | |
| Decimal | 9785 |
How to type White Frowning Face Symbol (☹)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9785 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2639 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2639. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2639, 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 the White Frowning Face symbol mean?
☹ (Unicode U+2639) represents a white frowning face. It’s commonly used to express disappointment, disapproval, or a generally negative mood. In chat, comments, and notifications, it can signal that something went wrong, a request can’t be completed, or the user isn’t happy with an outcome. Compared to a simple “sad” word, the visual cue can make the tone clearer and faster to interpret. It can also be used sparingly in UI text (tooltips, status messages, empty states) where you want a lightweight emotional signal without adding images.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ☹?
Its Unicode name is “WHITE FROWNING FACE” and its code point is U+2639.
How do I copy ☹ in different places?
You can copy the character directly (☹). For code, you can also use the provided escapes like ☹ (HTML) or \\u{2639} (JavaScript).
Is ☹ the same as a specific emoji frown?
☹ is a Unicode character for a white frowning face. Its exact appearance can vary by font, but the intent is typically disappointment or a negative mood.
Where should I use ☹ in a user interface?
It’s commonly used in short status or feedback text—like error messages, “try again later” prompts, or empty/error states—when you want a quick emotional cue without a graphic.