Meaning
A face with an open mouth and a frown, caught off guard by something unpleasant rather than pleasant.
It is a “wait, what?” reaction to bad surprises: a cancelled plan, a sudden rule change or upsetting gossip. It sits close to 😧 but is a little less distressed. Pair with ❓ when you need answers. Example: “They closed the bridge without telling anyone? 😦”.