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thumbs down (U+1F44E)

The "thumbs down" emoji, depicted as a hand with the thumb facing downward, is commonly used to express disapproval, disappointment, or a negative opinion. It can be used in various contexts, such as expressing dissatisfaction with a product or service, rejecting an idea, or disagreeing with someone's opinion. This emoji is widely recognized and used across different cultures and platforms, making it a universal symbol for negative sentiment.

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thumbs down emoji popularity

Overall usage trend: constant

thumbs down emoji ranks 191st among all 1950 emojis.

Ranks 18th within people & body (384 emojis).

Ranks 4th within hand-fingers-closed (6 emojis).

thumbs down emoji text examples

1. A friend asks you if you want to try their new recipe for brussels sprouts, but you've never been a fan of the vegetable. You respond with the 👎️ emoji to let them know you'll pass.
2. You're scrolling through your social media feed and come across a post promoting a controversial political view. You don't agree with the post, so you leave a comment with the 👎️ emoji to express your disapproval.
3. Your boss asks for volunteers to work on a Saturday, but you had plans to spend the day with your family. You respond to the group chat with the 👎️ emoji to decline the offer.
4. A colleague suggests going to a seafood restaurant for lunch, but you're allergic to shellfish. You reply with the 👎️ emoji to indicate that you can't join them for the meal.
5. Your friend invites you to a heavy metal concert, but you prefer listening to pop music. You politely decline with the 👎️ emoji, explaining that it's not really your scene.