Its official Unicode name is sad but relieved face, filed under concerned in the smileys & emotion group. Keyboards find it when you search for “anxious”, “call”, “close”, “complicated”, “disappointed”, “face”.
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Questions
What does the sad but relieved face emoji mean?
😥 is the sad but relieved face emoji, part of the “concerned” set in smileys & emotion. It is used for anxious, call, close, complicated, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the sad but relieved face emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste 😥 anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “anxious”.
When was the sad but relieved face emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.6, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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sad but relieved face + slightly frowning face
sad but relieved face + face savoring food
sad but relieved face + face blowing a kiss
sad but relieved face + smiling face with halo