dotted line face

The dotted line face emoji is used when feeling insecure or lacking presence. It expresses the desire to disappear, as if wanting to become invisible.

This emoji is used when feeling embarrassed or ashamed at school or work. It's also used when wanting to avoid the spotlight or simply be quiet.

Newly added in 2021, this emoji symbolically represents the feelings of isolation and alienation in modern society. It has become a representative visual language reflecting Gen Z's social anxiety, depression, and struggles with self-identity.

Especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, it is frequently used to express the increased social isolation and existential anxieties stemming from the rise in virtual communication. It has become a tool for delicately conveying the mental state of introverted individuals or those experiencing social anxiety.