confounded face

This is an emoji for when you're irritated and upset that something has gone wrong, showing a scrunched-up face to convey a feeling of helplessness.

It can express the complex feelings of facing a difficult or awkward situation, such as failing an exam or making an embarrassing mistake.

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This emoji represents a mix of frustration and confusion; unlike being simply sad or angry, it carries a nuance of resignation, as if the situation is too difficult to handle.

In the West, it's often used to describe 'cringeworthy' moments, great for conveying the agony of witnessing someone's embarrassing behavior or recalling your own cringey past; it can also show a state of complete emotional exhaustion.