SadCat (Animated)

A low-resolution gray kitten with a sad, pained expression and a pink-tinted background.
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What does the SadCat emoji mean?

A classic, low-res cat face slowly succumbing to pure, unadulterated sadness.

This iconic meme features a low-resolution, grayscale kitten whose expression shifts into a look of profound, comical despair. It is a staple in Discord and Slack communities for expressing mock-sadness, over-the-top melodrama, or a general sense of being 'done' with a situation. The pixelated, grainy aesthetic adds to the ironic, low-effort charm that makes it a perfect reaction image.

When to use it

  • Expressing mock sadness after a minor inconvenience
  • Reacting to a particularly bad joke in chat
  • Showing dramatic exhaustion after a long day
  • Poking fun at someone being overly emotional

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download GIF above to save the SadCat 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 SadCat 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 SadCat 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 SadCat image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.