Sad emoji express hurt, disappointment, and heartbreak. The most-used are 😭 Loudly Crying Face (also used for "crying laughing"), 😢 Crying Face, 🥺 (pleading) and 💔 Broken Heart. Copy any key below into a sympathetic reply or vent; each renders on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
01 Every emoji in this set
| Emoji | Code point | |
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| Crying Face | U+1F622 · 😢 |
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| Loudly Crying Face | U+1F62D · 😭 |
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| Pleading Face | U+1F97A · 🥺 |
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| Disappointed Face | U+1F61E · 😞 |
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| Pensive Face | U+1F614 · 😔 |
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| Frowning Face | U+2639 · ☹ |
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| Sad but Relieved Face | U+1F625 · 😥 |
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| Broken Heart | U+1F494 · 💔 |
02 Step by step, per platform
A real, followable procedure for every platform, not a thin restatement of the shortcut.
iPhone (iOS)
- Open the keyboard in any app and tap the emoji (smiley) or 🌐 globe key.
- Tap the Smileys & People category, or tap the search field and type sad.
- Tap the emoji to drop it straight into your message.
Android
- Tap the emoji (smiley) icon next to the space bar on the keyboard.
- Use the search and type sad, or open the Smileys & People tab.
- Tap the emoji to insert it at the cursor.
Windows
- Place your cursor where the emoji should go.
- Press Windows key + . (period) to open the emoji panel.
- Type sad to filter, then click the emoji.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Type sad in the search box.
- Double-click the emoji to insert it at your cursor.
03 FAQ
What's the difference between 😢 and 😭?
😢 (Crying Face) sheds a single tear, mild, quiet sadness. 😭 (Loudly Crying) is a flood of tears and is far more intense; it's also used ironically for overwhelming joy or laughter.
What does the 🥺 pleading emoji mean?
🥺 (Pleading Face) has big, welling eyes. It means begging, "please," or an endearing, vulnerable "I can't handle how cute this is" reaction.
Do sad emoji ever mean something happy?
Yes, 😭 in particular is often used for "I'm crying" from laughter or being overwhelmed with good feelings, so tone depends heavily on context.