sadness

A small kitten with large, watery eyes looking down in a sad expression.
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What does the sadness emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated internet sadness.

This iconic image of a crying kitten, often referred to as the 'sad cat' or 'crying cat' meme, is a staple of internet culture. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to express mock despair, overwhelming cuteness, or genuine sadness in a relatable, humorous way.

When to use it

  • Expressing mock despair after a minor inconvenience
  • Showing sympathy when a friend shares bad news
  • Reacting to something overwhelmingly cute or sad
  • Signaling playful defeat during a group discussion

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How to add this emoji

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