Disapproval Face

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.

ಠ_ಠಠ~ಠಠoಠಠxಠಠ.ಠಥ_ಥಠ益ಠ(⚆_⚆)( ͡ಠ ʖ̯ ͡ಠ)(¬_¬)( ಠل͟ಠ)┌∩┐(ಠ_ಠ)┌∩┐¯\_(ツ)_/¯( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

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

1. Angrier Version (extra judgmental):
   ಠ益ಠ
2. Raised Eyebrow (extra suspicion):
   ಠ‿ಠ
3. Doubly Disappointed (judgment intensifies):
   ಠ_ಠ ಠ_ಠ
4. Happy Disapproval (sarcastic tone):
   ಠ‿ಠ
5. Shrugging Disapproval (mild frustration):
   ¯\_(ಠ_ಠ)_/¯
6. Smug Disapproval:
   ಠ⌣ಠ
7. Double Chin Disapproval (extra annoyed):
   ಠ_ಠ╭∩╮
8. 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

1. Copy-Paste: Copy ಠ_ಠ directly from here.
2. 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! 😊