Despair (Animated)

Man crying with eyes closed and mouth open in distress.
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What does the Despair emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of deep, soul-crushing despair.

This emoji features the iconic 'Crying Guy' meme, capturing a man in a moment of genuine, raw emotional distress. It has become a staple in internet culture for conveying exaggerated sadness, overwhelming frustration, or mock-melodrama in Discord and Slack conversations.

When to use it

  • Expressing overwhelming sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to a truly tragic gaming moment
  • Showing mock despair during a funny argument
  • Highlighting deep frustration with a difficult task

Also known as: :8183_cryingjesusholy:

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the Despair image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the Despair image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the Despair image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.