sisyphus

Sisyphus pushes a massive boulder up a steep hill against a yellow and blue gradient background.
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What does the sisyphus emoji mean?

The eternal struggle of Monday mornings captured in one tiny icon.

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

When to use it

  • Expressing frustration with repetitive daily tasks
  • Showing exhaustion after working on difficult projects
  • Highlighting the futility of a specific situation
  • Reacting to endless cycles of bad luck

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the sisyphus 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 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.