๐ thumbs down Emoji - Copy & Paste Free
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What Does the ๐ thumbs down Emoji Mean?
A hand curled into a fist with the thumb pointing straight down, the direct opposite of the thumbs-up. It's a blunt, universal verdict of disapproval: no, I disagree, that's bad, or hard pass. From ancient arena myth to modern review buttons, a downward thumb has meant rejection, and this emoji delivers that judgment in one instantly readable gesture.
At a Glance
| Name | ๐ thumbs down |
|---|---|
| Unicode Codepoint | U+1F44E |
| Category | People & Body |
| Introduced | Unicode 6.0 ยท iOS 6.0+ |
| Also Known As | 1, thumbsdown |
Last updated: September 2026
thumbs down on Different Platforms
This emoji may look different across platforms. Here is how thumbs down emoji appears on popular platforms:
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Shortcodes for thumbs down ๐
Use these shortcodes to type the thumbs down emoji in Slack, Discord, and GitHub:
About thumbs down Emoji
Usage: People send it to shoot down a plan, react negatively to news, or rate something poorly. It's blunt, so among friends it lands as playful teasing, but in professional or tense chats it can feel harsh or dismissive. It doubles the disapproval when stacked, and skin-tone variants let users personalize the gesture.
Approved in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as the counterpart to ๐. The popular belief that Roman crowds used thumbs-down to condemn gladiators is largely a myth spread by a 19th-century painting; historians still debate what the actual gesture was.
What Does the ๐ thumbs down Emoji Mean?
The ๐ emoji is part of the People & Body category. It is commonly used in digital communication to visually represent thumbs down.
First introduced in Unicode 6.0, this emoji has become a staple in everyday messaging across platforms including iOS, Android, WhatsApp, and social media.
You may also find this emoji by searching for its alternative names: 1, thumbsdown.
Word Associations
People often pair the ๐ thumbs down emoji with these words and ideas:
thumbs down Emoji in Other Languages
How to say the ๐ thumbs down emoji name around the world:
| English | ๐thumbs down |
|---|---|
| Espaรฑol | ๐pulgar abajo |
| Franรงais | ๐pouce en bas |
| Deutsch | ๐Daumen runter |
| ๆฅๆฌ่ช | ๐่ฏใใชใ |
| ไธญๆ | ๐ๆๆๅไธ |
| เคนเคฟเคจเฅเคฆเฅ | ๐เค เคเคเฅเค เคพ เคจเฅเคเฅ |
| ุงูุนุฑุจูุฉ | ๐ุฅุจูุงู ูุฃุณูู |
Emoji names are based on the Unicode CLDR short names for each language.
When to Use ๐ thumbs down Emoji
- when discussing disapprove
- when discussing bury
Platform Support
This emoji is supported on iOS 6.0+, Android, Windows, macOS, and all major social media platforms including WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Facebook, and TikTok.
How to Copy ๐
Simply click the "Copy" button above to copy ๐ thumbs down emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere - in text messages, social media posts, emails, or documents. Works on all devices and platforms!
Technical Details
Use these code snippets to add the ๐ thumbs down emoji in your projects:
U+1F44E👎👎content: '\1F44E';"\u{1F44E}""\U0001F44E""\uD83D\uDC4E""\uD83D\uDC4E""\u{1F44E}""\u{1F44E}"Use these codes to insert the thumbs down emoji in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Perfect for web developers and designers.
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๐ thumbs down Emoji in Real Chats
Here's how people use the ๐ thumbs down emoji in everyday messages, captions and comments:
- โthumbs down? Say less ๐โ: a quick reaction that works in any DM or group chat.
- โThis is such a disapprove moment ๐โ: perfect for texts, Stories and captions.
- โ๐๐๐โ: stack the thumbs down emoji for extra emphasis and vibes.
Guides worth reading
- All hand emoji and their meaningsEvery gesture, including the ones that mean something different abroad.
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- How emoji skin tones workWhich emoji accept the five modifiers, and why your choice vanishes.
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๐ Usage Examples
Here are some practical ways to use the ๐ thumbs down emoji in your messages:
- Pineapple on pizza? ๐ respectfully, no
- They cancelled the good parking policy ๐ boo
- Tried the new update and it broke everything ๐
Frequently Asked Questions
Is sending ๐ considered rude?
It can be. Because it's a blunt rejection with no words, ๐ may read as cold or dismissive in serious or professional chats. Among friends it usually lands as light teasing, but tone and relationship matter a lot.
Did Romans really use ๐ for gladiators?
Probably not the way movies show. The idea comes largely from an 1872 painting, 'Pollice Verso.' Historians aren't certain which gesture Roman crowds used to signal death, so the modern thumbs-down meaning is more legend than fact.
Can I change the skin tone of ๐?
Yes. Like most hand emoji, ๐ supports five Fitzpatrick skin-tone modifiers, so you can pick a shade that matches you. The default yellow version stays neutral when no tone is selected.
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