The "(; 〇 □ 〇）" emote, also known as the "So Surprised and Afraid" emote, is a Japanese emoticon that represents a face with widened eyes, an open mouth, and raised eyebrows, conveying a feeling of shock or surprise mixed with fear or anxiety.
- Elation & Hesitation:
"I got the job offer I've been waiting for, but now I'm worried about starting a new job. (; 〇 □ 〇）" - Startled & Discombobulated:
"I heard a loud noise in the middle of the night and now I can't fall back asleep. (; 〇 □ 〇）" - Amazement & Disbelief:
"She climbed Mount Everest in one day? (; 〇 □ 〇）"
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