facepalm (Animated)

A yellow face emoji transitioning from neutral to covering its face with a hand in a facepalm gesture.
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What does the facepalm emoji mean?

A sequence of faces showing a slow descent into total exasperation.

This emoji sequence depicts a character transitioning from a neutral expression to a full-blown facepalm. It is a classic way to express disbelief, frustration, or the feeling that someone has said something incredibly foolish in a chat.

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone saying something very stupid
  • Expressing deep frustration with a bad take
  • Showing disbelief at a ridiculous game outcome
  • Responding to an obviously incorrect statement online

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