What does 🤔 mean?

Thinking, doubting or suspicious.

What it shows

A face with a hand on its chin and one raised eyebrow.

How people use it

It can mean you’re considering something, but it often signals polite doubt, as in “are you sure?”.

Be careful

It can sound sarcastic or disbelieving if you only mean that you’re thinking.

Examples

Should I order pizza again 🤔

He said he was “busy” 🤔

Last updated November 1, 2026. People use emoji differently, so context always matters.

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