thumbsdown

Hand gesture showing a thumb pointed downwards in a flat red style.
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What does the thumbsdown emoji mean?

A blunt, no-nonsense way to signal total disapproval.

This emoji serves as the definitive digital gesture for expressing dissatisfaction, rejection, or a negative reaction in chat. It is a staple in Discord and Slack communities for quickly shutting down bad ideas or signaling that something is definitely not approved.

When to use it

  • Expressing strong disapproval of a bad idea
  • Voting against a suggestion in group chats
  • Signaling that a task was not completed
  • Showing disappointment with a recent game update

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