Despair (Animated)

Man with a sad, crying expression looking downward in a repeating loop.
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What does the Despair emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of deep, internal disappointment.

This emoji features the iconic 'Crying Jordan' style face, capturing a moment of profound sadness or defeat. It is a staple in internet culture, widely used to mock failure or express genuine despair in a humorous, hyperbolic way during Discord conversations.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep sadness after a gaming loss
  • Reacting to a truly disappointing life update
  • Showing mock sympathy for a friend's failure
  • Highlighting a moment of pure emotional defeat

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download GIF above to save the Despair image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.