Thinking Face Emoji
Code point: U+1F914 · Unicode 8.0
Meaning
A face with a hand on the chin, mid-thought. It shows consideration, doubt or a pointed "hmm, are you sure?" depending on tone.
When people use it
- Showing you are thinking something over
- Politely questioning a claim
- Adding a sceptical note
Examples
- not sure that adds up 🤔
- hmm 🤔 let me check
Meanings are general and can vary by person, culture and context — treat this as a guide, not a fixed rule. The thinking face may look different depending on the platform you paste it into.
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Frequently asked questions
What does 🤔 mean?
It expresses thinking, wondering or gentle doubt about something.