The "|* ̄ー ̄|" emote, also known as the "Uncomfortable" emote, is typically used to convey a feeling of unease or awkwardness in online conversations. The emote features a face with closed eyes and a straight line for a mouth, which can be interpreted as a grimace or a forced smile.
- Confusion & Discomfort:
"I thought this was a fancy restaurant, but everyone is wearing shorts? |* ̄ー ̄|" - "I don't understand this math problem at all. |* ̄ー ̄|"
- "I have to give a speech in front of a large audience. |* ̄ー ̄|" Show More
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