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👎 Thumbs Down Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Meet the thumbs down gesture, indicating disapproval, disagreement, or a vote against. The '-1' naming comes from its use in social platforms to downvote.
When to Use
Use to disapprove, disagree, or reject something. Equivalent to 'no' or 'not good'.
Example Usage
- “Not a good idea 👎”
- “Disagree 👎”
- “That's a no 👎”
Popular Combinations
👎❌
Rejected
👎😤
Frustrated disagreement
👎🚫
Absolutely not
How Thumbs Down looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 👎 mean in a text message?▼
Meet the thumbs down gesture, indicating disapproval, disagreement, or a vote against. The '-1' naming comes from its use in social platforms to downvote. Use to disapprove, disagree, or reject something. Equivalent to 'no' or 'not good'. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 👎?▼
You can use the Thumbs Down emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 👎 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Thumbs Down emoji is encoded as U+1f44e in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 👎 and in CSS content: "\1f44e". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 👎?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:-1:` to insert the Thumbs Down emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f44e
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:-1:Keywords
-1thumbsdownnodislikehand
When to Use 👎 Thumbs Down
Use to disapprove, disagree, or reject something. Equivalent to 'no' or 'not good'.
- •Send 👎 when you want to express or reference "thumbs down" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 👎 in conversations about -1 or thumbsdown to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 👎 Thumbs Down on social media posts, stories, or comments related to thumbs down
- •Combine 👎 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about -1, thumbsdown, no
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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