😨 Fearful Face

😨 Emoji Meaning

The 😨 emoji, officially called the "fearful face," depicts a face with wide eyes, raised eyebrows, and a slightly open mouth, often interpreted as expressing fear, shock, or anxiety. Here are some of the most popular meanings:

• Fear: This is the most straightforward meaning. The emoji represents feeling afraid or scared.
• Anxiety/Worry: It can also communicate a sense of unease, apprehension, or nervousness about something.
• Shock/Surprise: The emoji can convey being startled, taken aback, or experiencing a sudden, unexpected event. The surprise can be negative, unlike the 🤩 emoji which is typically positive.
• Disbelief/Dismay: Sometimes, the 😨 emoji is used to express disbelief or dismay at something that has happened or been said.
• Embarrassment: In certain contexts, it can signify feeling embarrassed or ashamed, particularly after making a mistake.
• "I'm scared for you": The emoji can be a reaction to someone else's story or situation, indicating concern or fear on their behalf.

It's important to consider the context of the conversation to determine the specific meaning intended.

Fearful Face Emoji Images

Here is how Fearful Face emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

Face-Concerned Related Emoji

Here is a list of other emojis from the Smileys & Emotion category, Face-Concerned subcategory:

• 😓 Downcast Face With Sweat
• 🥹 Face Holding Back Tears
• 😱 Face Screaming In Fear
• 🫤 Face With Diagonal Mouth
• 😮 Face With Open Mouth
• 😳 Flushed Face
• ☹ Frowning Face
• 😦 Frowning Face With Open Mouth
• 😯 Hushed Face
• 😭 Loudly Crying Face