Dotted Line Face

The face with a dotted line could be someone trying to figure out what to say next in a conversation that's leaving them behind

It might show a person caught between two thoughts, like when they're trying to decide if they're annoyed or amused

On social media, the emoji could mean a user is selectively engaged, watching a thread but not getting involved

In a work meeting, it could describe a teammate who's present but not committed to any decision being made

In a relationship, it might be used by one partner to signal they're withholding judgment while they let the other person work through an issue