Despair

A close-up of a white cat with large, glossy, tear-filled eyes looking directly at the viewer with a sorrowful expression.
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What does the Despair emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated internet sadness.

This iconic 'Crying Cat' meme features a close-up of a feline with human-like teary eyes, conveying a deep sense of existential dread or overwhelming sorrow. It has become a staple in Discord and Slack communities to sarcastically or genuinely express defeat, disappointment, or being 'done' with a situation.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep sadness after losing a game
  • Reacting to bad news in a chat
  • Showing mock sympathy for a friend's failure
  • Conveying overwhelming exhaustion after a long day

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG 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.