The Brief: The anxious face with sweat emoji expresses nervousness or timidness.

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This emoji is perfect for awkward situations that could end up feeling intense or nerve-wracking. A word-based translation could be “I’m nervous” or “I’m feeling anxious.” The 😰 emoji may be used sarcastically or to indicate surprise. This emoji is similar to the smiling face with tear emoji.