Anguished Face

Description

The anguished face emoji (😧) features a wide-eyed expression with furrowed brows and a gaping mouth, conveying a profound sense of distress or despair. Commonly used to represent anxiety, fear, or shock, it often finds its place in conversations about overwhelming situations, like failing an exam or facing personal crises. Interestingly, this emoji resonates deeply in cultures where emotional expression is often restrained, serving as a bridge for conveying vulnerability. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, this emoji perfectly captures that moment of raw, relatable emotion. The emoji version is 1, released in 2015.