39 of the Best Cursed Emojis to Post Online

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Curse your social media pages with these cute and strange emojis
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Looking for the most cursed emojis on the internet? Whether you’re searching for a unique reaction image to send to your group chat or a funny emoji to make into a meme, you’ve come to the right place. Cursed emojis are mysterious non-unicode images that are usually photoshopped or created by users. However, Google’s Emoji Kitchen has also unearthed some of the most unsettling emojis on the internet today. Read on to see both, but beware—these emojis are truly the weirdest you’ve ever seen.

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Stressed or Hyperventilating Emoji

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  1. This photoshopped version of Skype’s smiling emoji was originally posted in 2019 and has been reposted and re-edited ever since.[1] Send it to your friends as a hilarious reaction image or edit some text on top of it to create your very own cursed meme.
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Xok Pac-Man Emoji

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  1. This low-resolution illustration of a sharp-toothed Pac-Man (lovingly named Xok) is one of the oldest cursed emojis out there.[2] Reply to your friends with a picture of Xok when they send you a delicious recipe you’d like to try or if they’ve made a few too many jokes at your expense.
    • Illustrated in 2004 by user sashastan on thelensflare.com, this image exploded in popularity after Twitter user @blueaurorius featured it in a “Cursed Expression” meme.
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Powercry Emoji

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  1. Powercry is a popularly drawn cursed emoji used for its cute but extremely sad expression. Post this adorable gloomy face when someone says something concerning. You can also edit the image to look like your favorite characters in their most harrowing moments.[3]
    • The original Powercry emoji was drawn in 2018 by Twitter artist @OkayRoutt.
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Sweating Woozy Emoji

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  1. Google’s Emoji Kitchen feature can create some of the most viral cursed emojis, including this hot and sweaty crumpled smiley face. To create it yourself, combine the hot face (🥵) emoji with the woozy face (🥴) emoji. Use it when it’s too hot outside or send it to a significant other if just the thought of them makes you feel flustered.
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Baseball Cap Lip Bite Emoji

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  1. More commonly called the F*ckboy Emoji, this cursed image is an edited version of the lip bite emoji created by EmojiXpress. Send this image when you’re playfully flirting with someone else or making a self-deprecating joke about how much of a player you are.[4]
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Hand Reaching the Screen Emoji

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  1. This truly chaotic image of the Stressed Emoji with a realistic hand seems to almost be reaching through the screen. Pair this emoji with a fourth-wall-breaking caption like “hand them over” or “come back” to let your friends know they’re never safe from this meme.[5]
    • The exact origin of this image is unknown, which makes it 100 times more cursed.
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Super Crazy Emoji

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  1. This Emoji Kitchen creation is made using 2 of the zany or crazy face (🤪) emojis. Not only does it convey the most crazed look we’ve ever seen, but it can be the perfect way to tell your friends you’re feeling extra silly or completely overwhelmed.
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Emoji with Knife

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  1. Who doesn’t want a crazed emoji wielding a knife? Tons of artists online have created their own versions of this cursed image, like one drawn by Tumblr user @pastelpaperplanes. Use it as a reaction image when you’re feeling on edge or caption it with your biggest pet peeve.
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Anguished Face Emoji

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  1. Made with 2 of the anguished (😧) emojis on Emoji Kitchen, this deeply concerned image has enormous meme potential. Comment with this image when you see something playfully horrible online or send it to your friend when they refuse to hang out with you.
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Large Eyes Emoji

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  1. 2 of the flushed face (😳) emojis combined in Google’s Emoji Kitchen create this memeable monstrosity. Surprise, disbelief, excitement, embarrassment, admiration—this emoji conveys it all. Whether your favorite music artist released concert tickets in your city or
    • This emoji is based on non-unicode drawn images created by various artists online.
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Wide-Eyed Emoji with Gun

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  1. In extreme cases, you might see the Stressed cursed emoji holding a weapon with its realistic hand.[6] Use this semi-threatening image as a joke when your friend refuses to share a secret you just have to know or when someone fails or caption it with something relatable.
    • You might write something like “Star Trek is better than Star Wars—” or “When you pour a mug of coffee and immediately spill it all over your computer.”
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Blushing Emoji with Hearts

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  1. Wide-eyed blushing faces are all the rage in the cursed emoji world. Artists from all over the internet, like on Tumblr, have created their own versions of this cute and sweet emoji. Send it to someone who does something nice for you or gives you a kind compliment.
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Smiling Secret Emoji

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  1. Something about this face is almost eerie—which makes it the perfect image to use when you’re up to no good. You can also send it to your friends if you know something you’re dying to tell them in person. To create it yourself, just combine the grinning face (😁) emoji with the shushing face (🤫) emoji in Google’s Emoji Kitchen.
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Bonk Cursed Emoji

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  1. This version of the Large Eyes Emoji includes a realistic hammer and hand giving the top of its head a little “bonk.” Post this emoji when you’re feeling overwhelmed by school or work. You can also send it to your friends if they send something confusing or concerning in the group chat.[7]
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Woozy Crying Face Emoji

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  1. Combine the crying face (😭) and woozy face (🥴) emojis in Google’s Emoji Kitchen to get this incredibly cursed image. Not only does it have incredible meme potential, but you can send it when you’re feeling sad, stressed, or overwhelmed.
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Hep Me Emoji

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  1. This adorable cursed emoji can be a great image to send when you’re asking a friend or family member for help with something. You can also reply with this emoji on a post teasing the death of your favorite character or in the group chat when your character in-game needs assistance from your teammates.[8]
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Zany Weary Emoji

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  1. This Emoji Kitchen combination of the zany face (🤪) and weary face (😩) emojis create this unsettling reaction image. Reply with this emoji when your friend reveals shocking gossip or when you’re telling someone about a terrible movie you just saw over text.
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Open Eye Crying and Laughing Emoji

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  1. This edited version of the tears of joy (😂) emoji flipped the eyes horizontally so the eyebrows look crazy, menacing, and angry. Caption this unusual image with a funny situation that made you frustrated at the same time.[9]
    • Caption your meme with something like “When you have to take your cat to the vet but every time you try to get them out from under the bed they swat at you.”
    • This original image was created by Twitter user @WSHHFANS and was originally captioned with “When you on that level of mad when you turn crazy and start laughing 😂.”
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Extra Weary Emoji

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  1. This incredibly distressed emoji is what happens when you mix 2 weary face (😩) emojis in Google Emoji Kitchen. The result is a face that can only be described as cursed.[10] Use this image when you feel utterly exhausted or when you just remembered that you left your phone in another room right after you sat down.
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Emo Emoji

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  1. If you’re looking for a cursed emoji that’s also a Y2K throwback, look no further than the infamous Emo Emoji from Microsoft Teams.[11] Forward this image to your friends when you’re feeling especially angsty or when you hear that your favorite emo band is finally on tour again.
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Crying in Despair Emoji

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  1. This low-resolution image is the perfect reaction to use when something semi-tragic happens.[12] Reply with it when your favorite TV show gets canceled, you forgot to put mustard on your sandwich, or your phone died right before you book concert tickets to see your favorite musician.
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Double Mask Emoji

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  1. Mash together 2 of the face with medical mask (😷) emojis to get the most unsettling cursed image in all of Emoji Kitchen history. You might send this to your friend after they tell you they got a super contagious illness or when something disgusts you so much you can’t even bear to look at it.
    • For example, you might say “Unpopular opinion: sushi is the most gross food ever” and attach this emoji.
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MS Paint Thinking Face Emoji

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  1. This popular cursed image appears to be a thinking (🤔) emoji drawn by hand in Microsoft Paint, creating a hilarious image to use when you’re feeling incredibly confused.[13]
    • This emoji is sometimes called the “thonking face” emoji as a way to make fun of its baffled expression.
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Face Screaming in Fear with Open Hands Emoji

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  1. We take back what we said earlier—this is the most cursed emoji you can create in Emoji Kitchen. A mix of the hugging face (🤗) and face screaming in fear (😱) emojis, this image can be used when you’re horrified but offering love and support anyway.
    • For example, you might send this to your friends to thank them for coming to a presentation that you were super terrified to give.
    • You can also use this emoji to represent jazz hands. Send it when you’re feeling simultaneously excited and scared, like after you schedule an interview for your dream job.
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Red Face Cursed Emoji

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  1. This super intense cursed version of the neutral face (😐) emoji can convey everything from frustration to disappointment. You might use this one after you missed your bus or when you pulled an all-nighter to study for a test that they postponed until next week.[14]
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Holiday Spirit Emoji

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  1. Everyone feels a little crazy around the holidays—and this Microsoft Teams emoji might be the perfect way to express that.[15] Share this kooky cursed emoji to your friends after you finish shopping for presents or when you book a vacation over the holidays right at the last minute.
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Howdy Partner Emoji

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  1. Are you looking for an emoji that conveys the unhinged spirit of the Wild West? Try this unsettling blend of 2 of the cowboy hat face (🤠) emojis from the Emoji Kitchen. Use it in a post about your favorite Western flick or send it to your friends when you just want to say “Howdy!”
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Cursed Praying Emoji

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  1. Did you just realize something incredibly shocking during a moment of peace? That’s what this emoji is all about. Tons of artists online have drawn this cursed praying emoji, including Tumblr artist @astrelle. When you see something online that makes you stop and reevaluate your entire life, use this emoji.
    • For example, you might reply to a post that says “cereal is a soup” with this emoji.
    • You can also caption this image with something like “When you listen to a song for the first time since you were a kid and finally realize what the lyrics mean.”
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Zipper Eyes Emoji

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  1. This slightly scary image is what happens when you combine 2 of the zipper-mouth face (🤐) emojis in Emoji Kitchen. Send it to your friend when you’re not only going to stop talking, you’re not even going to engage in the convo at all. You might use this when you’re keeping a secret or promising not to get involved in other people’s business.
    • It also has potential for a ton of creepy uses, because it’s kind of creepy-looking.
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Crying Shouting Emoji

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  1. Similar to the Crying in Despair Emoji, the Crying Shouting Emoji is a cursed image that makes a great reaction to any minor inconvenience.[16] Whether you’ve stubbed your toe, chose the squeakiest cart in the grocery store or sat through a few minutes of ads before you could watch a TV show, attach this picture to your post or message.
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Looking Respectfully Emoji

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  1. This image is similar to the Large Eyes Emoji, but it has 2 eye (👁️) emojis photoshopped on top and includes the caption “i am Looking respectfully.”[17] You might reply to your favorite celebrity’s post with this emoji to show that they’re not only gorgeous on the inside but smart and talented on the inside, too.
    • The original image was posted by Twitter user @anyonesromance with a caption that complimented the appearance of a popular K-Pop star.
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Unbelievably Tired Emoji

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  1. Combining 2 tired face (😫) emojis together in Emoji Kitchen gives you an image that looks like it’s ripping through time and space. Use this emoji when you’re feeling so tired, excited, or sad that the emotion seems to take over your entire body.
    • For example, you might post this image with the caption “How I feel after working a double shift at the hospital with no caffeine and my boss asks me to work tomorrow, too.”
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Coldest Face Emoji

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  1. The Coldest Face emoji has all the spunk of the normal cold face (🥶) emoji with the style of old-school computer graphics.[18] You might use this emoji to talk about the cold weather or reference how awesome or “cool” something is.
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Smirk Squared Emoji

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  1. Mashing together 2 of the smirking (😏) emojis gives you a yellow face printed with the Lenny Face emoticon, which suggests an almost mischievous mood.[19] Use this emoji when you make an innuendo or spam it in the group chat to make your friends laugh.[20]
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Buck Toothed Smiling Emoji

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  1. This happy and excited emoji often represents stupidity and is most often used in a funny self-deprecating way online. You might post this emoji with a caption that says “Me taking the test after watching movies for two days instead of studying” or “Me when my boyfriend comes home from a long day of work and I ask him to buy us ice cream.”[21]
    • The original image was created by artist Hafiza Samsuddin (Captain Vector) in 2018 and only went viral in 2023.
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Raised Eyebrow Emoji

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  1. Mix 2 of the face with raised eyebrow (🤨) emojis in Emoji Kitchen to get this extra confused or disapproving face. You might use it after your friend tells you they’re going to pull an all-nighter or when you’re not exactly sure what they’re even talking about.
    • You can also use this emoji to represent sarcasm if you’ve been joking around about something.
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Vibe Police Emoji

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  1. This cursed emoji is often used as a way to “vibe-check” someone or tell them that they’re acting in a wild or inappropriate way. You might send it to your friend after they make a really bad pun or when their mood doesn’t fit the atmosphere.[22]
    • If your friend wasn’t in a good mood during a hang-out, you might send them this cursed emoji to break the ice, then gently ask if they’re feeling okay.
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Cursed Emoji Couple

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  1. In 2019, Twitter user @Pencil_Peach tweeted fan art of the Powercry and Stressed Cursed emojis as a couple.[23] Not only did these images go viral, but it inspired other artists to draw their own versions of the couple. Send this image to your significant other or best friend and tell them which character they are.
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Cursed Emoticons

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  1. If emoji images don’t fit your conversations, try copying and pasting these cursed emoticons.[24] Send them to your friends to make them laugh or include them in a post to create a good old-fashioned text-based meme.
    • ༼;´༎ຶ ۝ ༎ຶ༽
    • (;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)
    • ( ಥ۝ಥ )
    • ヽ༼ ͠ಠل͜ ಠ ༽ﾉ
    • ヽ༼ °‿° ༽ﾉ
    • ヽ༼≖ل͜≖༽ﾉ
    • (⊙_⊙)
    • (˵ ͠ಥ‿ ͠ಥ˵)
    • ૮ ⚆ﻌ⚆ა
    • ( •̀ - •́ )
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References

  1. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/stressed-emoji
  2. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/xok
  3. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/powercry
  4. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/fuckboy-emoji
  5. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/screen-reaching-hand-emoji
  6. ↑ https://tenor.com/view/die-death-memes-goofy-ahh-pictures-gun-photo-pistol-gif-9512177272189403191
  7. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1622311-cursed-emojis
  8. ↑ https://tenor.com/view/cursedemoji-hep-gif-21467948
  9. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/open-eye-crying-laughing-emoji
  1. ↑ https://slate.com/technology/2021/08/google-emoji-kitchen-android-why-why-why.html
  2. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/smilies-in-microsoft-teams-free-56460aca-5d27-4609-a186-575382fdf3ec
  3. ↑ https://tenor.com/view/crying-meme-crying-cursed-cursed-emoji-gif-23092007
  4. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1256183-thinking-face-emoji-%F0%9F%A4%94
  5. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/cursed-emojis
  6. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/smilies-in-microsoft-teams-free-56460aca-5d27-4609-a186-575382fdf3ec
  7. ↑ https://tenor.com/view/sad-crying-emoji-shouting-gif-26048814
  8. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/i-am-looking-respectfully
  9. ↑ https://tenor.com/view/coldest-face-shitpost-meme-nextbot-emoji-gif-3009126155526328219
  10. ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/e/memes/lenny-face/
  11. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/%CD%A1-%CD%9C%CA%96-%CD%A1-lenny-face
  12. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/smiling-buck-tooth-emoji
  13. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1952332-cursed-emojis
  14. ↑ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/powercry
  15. ↑ https://emojidb.org/cursed-emojis
  16. ↑ https://slate.com/technology/2021/08/google-emoji-kitchen-android-why-why-why.html

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