sisyphus

Sisyphus pushes a massive boulder up a steep hill in a classic mythological depiction.
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What does the sisyphus emoji mean?

The ultimate symbol for when you're stuck in a never-ending loop of struggle.

Based on the Greek myth of Sisyphus, who was condemned to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity, this emoji perfectly captures the feeling of repetitive, futile labor. It is a staple in Discord servers for expressing burnout, tedious tasks, or the feeling that your hard work is constantly being undone.

When to use it

  • Expressing frustration with repetitive daily tasks
  • Highlighting the futility of a difficult project
  • Showing exhaustion from constant uphill battles
  • Reacting to never-ending server moderation work

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