thumbsdown

Hand gesture with thumb pointing down in white against a green rounded square background.
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What does the thumbsdown emoji mean?

A classic gesture of disapproval delivered with a clean, modern aesthetic.

This icon features a stylized hand gesture pointing downward, commonly used to express negative feedback, disagreement, or a lack of approval. In digital communication, it serves as a quick, non-verbal way to signal that a message, idea, or situation is unwelcome or subpar. Its clean design makes it a versatile addition to any server for moderating discussions or reacting to unpopular opinions.

When to use it

  • Expressing strong disapproval of a bad take
  • Voting against a suggestion in a poll
  • Signaling that a conversation is going downhill
  • Reacting to a disappointing or negative update

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