The Disapproval Face is a simple and widely recognized emoticon used to convey feelings of disappointment, disapproval, or mild frustration in a subtle, often humorous way.
Classic Disapproval Face
ಠ_ಠ
What It Means
The Disapproval Face is versatile and can convey:
- Disapproval: “I’m not impressed.”
- Judgment: A look of silent or playful judgment.
- Disbelief: “Are you serious right now?”
- Mild Annoyance: “Really? You did that?”
- Sarcasm or Humor: Often used in a joking or lighthearted way.
Origin of the Disapproval Face
- The face comes from the Kannada script, a language from southern India.
- Specifically, the “ಠ” character is a Kannada letter pronounced “ṭha”.
- It was popularized on internet forums like Reddit, 4chan, and early meme culture.
How the Face is Built
- ಠ = Eyes (the Kannada “ṭha” character).
- _ = The straight-line mouth that gives the unimpressed expression.
Put together, ಠ_ಠ
creates a simple but sharp disapproval look.
Popular Variations of the Disapproval Face
- Angrier Version (extra judgmental):
ಠ益ಠ
- Raised Eyebrow (extra suspicion):
ಠ‿ಠ
- Doubly Disappointed (judgment intensifies):
ಠ_ಠ ಠ_ಠ
- Happy Disapproval (sarcastic tone):
ಠ‿ಠ
- Shrugging Disapproval (mild frustration):
¯\_(ಠ_ಠ)_/¯
- Smug Disapproval:
ಠ⌣ಠ
- Double Chin Disapproval (extra annoyed):
ಠ_ಠ╭∩╮
- Worried or Anxious Disapproval:
ಠ~ಠ
When to Use the Disapproval Face
- When someone says or does something questionable.
- To express silent judgment or disbelief in a humorous way.
- To call out something silly or annoying while keeping it lighthearted.
How to Type the Disapproval Face
- Copy-Paste: Copy
ಠ_ಠ
directly from here. - Text Shortcuts:
- Windows: Use AutoHotKey or text replacement tools.
- Mac: Go to System Preferences > Keyboard > Text Replacement.
- Mobile:
- iOS: Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.
- Android: Use your keyboard’s custom text shortcuts.
The Disapproval Face is simple, expressive, and timeless, making it perfect for online conversations when you need to deliver judgment or disbelief with a bit of flair. Let me know if you need help making variations or shortcuts! 😊