┐(‘ ～`;)┌ Nervous Shrugging All examples Click to copy 1. Confusion & Embarrassment: "I thought today was casual Friday...┐(‘～`；)┌"2. Disappointment & Regret: "I forgot to save my project before closing it...┐(‘～`；)┌"3. Awkwardness & Uncertainty: "I accidentally walked into the wrong restroom...┐(‘～`；)┌"4. Indecision & Hesitation: "Should I ask her out?...┐(‘～`；)┌"5. Disbelief & Shock: "I can't believe I failed the test...┐(‘～`；)┌"6. Sadness & Helplessness: "My pet just passed away...┐(‘～`；)┌"7. Frustration & Irritation: "I've been on hold for an hour...┐(‘～`；)┌"8. Anxiety & Fear: "I have to give a speech in front of hundreds of people...┐(‘～`；)┌"9. Guilt & Remorse: "I lied to my best friend...┐(‘～`；)┌"10. Disappointment & Resignation: "I didn't get the job I applied for...┐(‘～`；)┌"11. Embarrassment & Regret: "I accidentally sent the wrong text to my boss...┐(‘～`；)┌"12. Confusion & Doubt: "I don't understand this math problem...┐(‘～`；)┌"13. Embarrassment & Shame: "I tripped and fell in front of everyone...┐(‘～`；)┌"14. Disbelief & Disappointment: "I can't believe they cancelled the concert...┐(‘～`；)┌"15. Awkwardness & Self-consciousness: "I spilled coffee on my shirt during the meeting...┐(‘～`；)┌"16. Regret & Remorse: "I should have studied harder for the exam...┐(‘～`；)┌"17. Frustration & Irritation: "My computer crashed and I lost all my work...┐(‘～`；)┌"18. Anxiety & Nervousness: "I'm about to meet my partner's parents for the first time...┐(‘～`；)┌"19. Sadness & Grief: "I just got news that my grandfather passed away...┐(‘～`；)┌"20. Disbelief & Shock: "I just found out my favorite band broke up...┐(‘～`；)┌"21. Embarrassment & Humiliation: "I accidentally called my teacher 'mom'...┐(‘～`；)┌"22. Confusion & Bewilderment: "I don't understand this new technology...┐(‘～`；)┌"23. Disappointment & Defeat: "I didn't make the team...┐(‘～`；)┌"24. Frustration & Helplessness: "I've been trying to fix this problem for hours...┐(‘～`；)┌"25. Anxiety & Apprehension: "I'm nervous about the job interview tomorrow...┐(‘～`；)┌"26. Guilt & Shame: "I cheated on the test...┐(‘～`；)┌"27. Disbelief & Disappointment: "I can't believe my flight got cancelled...┐(‘～`；)┌"28. Embarrassment & Regret: "I accidentally sent a text about someone to that person...┐(‘～`；)┌"29. Confusion & Perplexity: "I don't understand this new policy...┐(‘～`；)┌"30. Sadness & Heartbreak: "My partner just broke up with me...┐(‘～`；)┌"31. Disbelief & Shock: "I just found out I won the lottery...┐(‘～`；)┌"32. Awkwardness & Unease: "I'm stuck in an elevator with a stranger...┐(‘～`；)┌"33. Disappointment & Regret: "I didn't get accepted into my dream school...┐(‘～`；)┌" More examples →