sad

Crying cat giving a thumbs up gesture with its paw.
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What does the sad emoji mean?

When you're absolutely devastated but trying to keep it together.

This iconic meme, often referred to as the 'thumbs up crying cat,' perfectly captures the feeling of forced optimism during a crisis. It is a staple in Discord servers for acknowledging bad news with a sense of ironic humor or reluctant acceptance.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging bad news with a forced smile
  • Showing reluctant agreement during a tough conversation
  • Expressing sadness while trying to stay positive
  • Reacting to a disappointing outcome with humor

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the sad image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → 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 sad 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 sad 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 sad image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.