Sad emoticons work at a lower volume than a crying emoji. A downturned mouth, lowered eyes and nothing else — enough to register disappointment without turning it into a scene, which is exactly what most conversations need.
This page mixes text emoticons with the matching sad emoji so you can pick whichever suits the app you are in. Tap once to copy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the saddest emoticon?
It depends what you want it to do. ( ˘︹˘ ) is quiet disappointment, (╥﹏╥) is openly crying, and ಥ_ಥ is dramatic enough to read as half-joking. The quieter ones are usually taken more seriously.
Why use a sad emoticon instead of an emoji?
Emoji artwork changes between platforms, so a face you send as gently sad can arrive looking devastated. Text emoticons look identical everywhere, which matters when the tone is the whole message.
