Confused Face 😕

😕 (U+1F615) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Confused Face is part of the Symbols family (block: Emoticons). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The character depicts the Confused Face. Use it to show doubt about a plan, an unclear instruction, or mixed feelings in messages. In chats, it signals that more explanation is needed or that you are unsure how to respond. In UI text, it can mark ambiguous options or prompts that may require clarification before proceeding. The emoji can differ in color and style across platforms and fonts, so its appearance varies. When used in comms, pair it with clear wording to reduce misinterpretation. For accessibility, ensure surrounding text conveys the intended meaning. If a platform lacks color emoji support, provide a text alternative or description. Across devices, keep the intent explicit to avoid confusion and support inclusive understanding."}{

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+1F615 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

See our category page for related symbols.