Sad But Relieved Face emoji meaning
People use it when something stressful just barely worked out, or to express mild sadness paired with relief. Example: 'phew, that test was brutal but I passed ๐ฅ' or 'I'm okay but that was scary ๐ฅ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ฅ is sad but relieved face. It belongs to the smileys & emotion group and the concerned subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as anxious, call, close, complicated, disappointed, face, not, relieved.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ฅ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type sad but relieved face.
- Tap ๐ฅ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ฅ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "sad but relieved face". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ฅ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ฅ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "sad but relieved face" and click ๐ฅ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ฅ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "sad but relieved face" and double-click ๐ฅ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ฅ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ฅ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ฅ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 😥 |
| HTML hex | 😥 |
CSS content | "\1F625" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F625}" |
| Python | "\U0001F625" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%98%A5 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :disappointed_relieved: |
Because ๐ฅ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the sad but relieved face emoji mean? +
A face with a sweat drop showing disappointment or anxiety mixed with relief that a stressful situation is over. Its official Unicode name is "sad but relieved face".
Is ๐ฅ the same as crying? +
Not really. It shows worry or disappointment with relief, not full-on tears like ๐ญ or ๐ข.
When should you use ๐ฅ instead of ๐? +
Use ๐ฅ when relief is mixed with sadness or disappointment; ๐ fits more general stress or awkward sweat without the relief part.
How do I get the sad but relieved face emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "sad but relieved face". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐ฅ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ฅ? +
The sad but relieved face emoji is U+1F625. In HTML use 😥.
Why does ๐ฅ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐ฅ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.