stare

A yellow face with a large, unblinking eye staring from the shadows.
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What does the stare emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of silent, unblinking judgment.

This emoji features a close-up of a yellow, 3D-rendered face staring intensely from the shadows. It is a staple of internet meme culture, used to convey profound disappointment, awkward silence, or the feeling of being watched by someone who is deeply unimpressed.

When to use it

  • Responding to an incredibly questionable chat message
  • Expressing silent judgment during a heated debate
  • Highlighting an awkward moment in voice chat
  • Staring down someone who said something foolish

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