The emote "¯\_(⊜ᗝ⊜)_/¯" is commonly used to express confusion, uncertainty, or a lack of knowledge about a particular situation. It consists of a person shrugging with their arms raised and a face that shows a mixture of perplexity and resignation. The emote can be interpreted as a way of saying "I don't know" or "I have no idea what's going on."
- Confusion & Uncertainty:
"I don't understand this math problem at all... ¯\_(⊜ᗝ⊜)_/¯" - Ignorance & Helplessness:
"I forgot my phone at home and I'm lost in this new city... ¯\_(⊜ᗝ⊜)_/¯" - These examples show how the "¯\_(⊜ᗝ⊜)_/¯" emote can be used to express different emotions such as confusion, indifference, ignorance, lack of control, frustration, inability to decide, unsureness, and ambiguity. Show More
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