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Anxious emojis in the workplace

3 emojis carry the “Anxious” tag. Here is what each one means to Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z — and how risky it is to send at work.

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Risk 3/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Persevering Face

Boomer / Gen X
Struggling, trying hard, or dealing with a headache.
Millennial
Extreme frustration, holding back tears, or enduring pain.
Gen Z
Overstimulation; 'I cannot handle this right now.'
AnxiousOverstimulated
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Risk 2/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Fearful Face

Boomer / Gen X
Genuine fear, anxiety, or bad news.
Millennial
Dread over an upcoming event or stressful situation.
Gen Z
Being low-key terrified of a specific hyper-niche internet situation.
Anxious
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Risk 3/10iScores 1–10 evaluate the likelihood of HR friction or legal liability based on employment litigation trends and sociolinguistic drift. Click here to read the full methodology.

Anxious Face with Sweat

Boomer / Gen X
Extreme nervousness, worry, or anxiety.
Millennial
Social anxiety peaking; avoiding a difficult conversation.
Gen Z
Sweating intensely over a risky text or embarrassing moment.
Anxious