disappointed face

This emoji is used to express deep disappointment or sadness, especially in situations where expectations or hopes are dashed. On social media, it is often used to express one's feelings honestly or to seek empathy.

Recently, it has also been used to express mild disappointment, and sometimes it is used to show a joke or an exaggerated reaction. For example, it's used to express everyday disappointments such as a favorite cafe being closed or a new episode of a favorite drama not being available until next week.