Face With Raised Eyebrow

The quintessential skepticism emoji for Gen Z in North America and Western Europe — used constantly in ironic, sarcastic, and calling-out contexts online.

Popular in Pakistani and Indian social media to express disbelief at claims, especially in political discourse or when someone is being obviously dishonest in group chats.

Used across Arabic-speaking social media to question statements or express polite but clear doubt, especially in response to exaggerated claims or rumors.

Universally understood as skepticism or doubt across all digital platforms, making it one of the most cross-culturally consistent emoji in its meaning.

Used in Bangladeshi social media groups and chats to express disbelief at political claims or when someone shares unverified news that seems implausible.

Common in Sri Lankan WhatsApp groups when someone shares questionable information, particularly around economic news or political statements.

Less common due to competition from local emoji platforms like WeChat stickers, but when used it carries the same universal skepticism meaning, often in international contexts.

Used somewhat sparingly as Japanese digital communication favors local emoticons and kaomoji, but recognized as a skeptical or doubtful expression when encountered.

Popular on platforms like KakaoTalk and Twitter/X among younger Koreans to express doubt about idol rumors, news, or any claim that seems too dramatic to be true.

Frequently used on PTT and Taiwanese social media to question political narratives or call out obvious misinformation circulating online.

Used in Cantonese social media spaces and messaging apps to signal distrust, especially in politically charged or socially sensitive conversations.

Very popular in Filipino Facebook and Twitter culture — often paired with Filipino slang to amplify skepticism about viral news or celebrity gossip.

Common in Indonesian Twitter and Instagram, particularly in political discussions and when reacting to government statements that the public finds dubious.

Used on Thai social media platforms to express doubt or light suspicion, especially in comment sections of news posts or celebrity updates.

Appears frequently in Vietnamese Facebook comments to express skepticism toward advertising claims, political statements, or implausible social media stories.

Popular in Malaysian group chats and social media — used to question news accuracy, especially in a media environment where misinformation is a concern.

Used on Saudi Twitter (one of the most active Twitter markets) to express doubt about official statements or trending claims, blending modern digital skepticism with local discourse.

Common in the cosmopolitan, multi-cultural UAE digital space — used across Arabic and English conversations to signal universal skepticism.

Frequently used in Egyptian social media, known for its sharp wit and sarcasm culture — this emoji pairs naturally with Egyptian internet humor that thrives on disbelief.

Very popular in Turkish Twitter culture, which is known for high political engagement — used heavily when questioning official statements or viral misinformation.

Used on Instagram and Telegram (the dominant platforms) to express skepticism about state media claims or implausible social narratives, often carrying subtle political weight.

Extremely popular in Nigerian social media where calling out exaggeration and 'packaging' (pretending) is a cultural norm — this emoji fits perfectly into that skeptical energy.

Common in South African Twitter spaces to react to political hypocrisy, load-shedding excuses, or any claim that the community collectively finds hard to believe.

A staple of British and Irish internet culture, which prizes dry wit and skepticism — used heavily in response to politician statements, tabloid headlines, and football transfer rumors.

Aligns well with France's cultural tradition of intellectual skepticism (le doute) — used on French Twitter and Instagram to question social trends or official positions.

Used in German digital spaces to express the culturally valued trait of Gründlichkeit (thoroughness) — questioning claims before accepting them, especially in factual debates.

Popular in the expressive Spanish and Italian social media cultures to call out drama, gossip, or anything that seems over-the-top or untrustworthy.

Massively popular in Brazilian Twitter culture, which is highly engaged and meme-driven — used to react to political absurdity, celebrity drama, and everyday sus behavior.

Common in Mexican social media to express doubt or call out 'cuentos' (tall tales), especially in reaction to political promises or viral misinformation.

Across Latin America, this emoji reads as the digital equivalent of 'y eso cómo?' (and how exactly?) — used to question claims with a blend of humor and genuine suspicion.

Fits naturally into Australian and Kiwi culture of cutting through nonsense — used liberally to react to corporate spin, sports controversies, or mate's dubious excuses.