This emoji captures that feeling of discomfort or awkwardness perfectly! With its tight-lipped smile and wide eyes, it’s often used to express embarrassment or to indicate that something is cringe-worthy.
You might send it when you’re in an awkward situation or when you want to convey that you’re feeling a bit uneasy.
Compared to 😅grinning face with sweat , this one leans more towards the awkward side, making it ideal for those “I can’t believe this is happening” moments.
This emoji meaning is all about expressing unease!
| Unicode Name | grimacing face |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Sub Category | Face-neutral-skeptical |
| Unicode Version | Unicode 6.1 |
| Emoji Version | Emoji 1.0 |