The emoticon "( /_\)" is typically used to convey a sense of disappointment, frustration, or fear. It may also be referred to as the "disappointed scared" or "dissapoint scared" emote. The two diagonal lines represent eyebrows furrowed in concern, while the forward slashes and backslashes indicate a sense of being trapped or hemmed in.
- Embarrassed & Scared:
"I realized I had been talking to someone for 10 minutes with food stuck in my teeth, ( /_\)" - Disappointed & Scared:
"I thought I aced the exam, but when I saw my grade, ( /_\)" - Sad & Scared:
"I'm going through a difficult breakup and I feel lost, ( /_\)"
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