sad5

Ariana Grande with a pained, teary-eyed expression and a trembling lip.
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What does the sad5 emoji mean?

A classic reaction capturing that specific feeling of holding back tears.

This emoji features a close-up of a person with a pained, teary-eyed expression, often used to convey mock sadness, pity, or overwhelming emotion. It is a staple in internet culture for responding to bad news, cringeworthy moments, or situations that are just slightly too much to handle.

When to use it

  • Expressing mock sadness during a funny conversation
  • Reacting to a genuinely cringeworthy or awkward moment
  • Showing sympathy for a friend's minor misfortune
  • Conveying overwhelming emotion in a dramatic way

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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 sad5 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 sad5 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 sad5 image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.