Show bewilderment with faces like (・・?) and (・_・ヾ in conversations. Ideal for when things just don't make sense.
Confused Text Faces (⊙_⊙)? Copy Paste Puzzled Emoticons for WTF Moments
This collection features 20 confused text emoticons for expressing bewilderment, puzzlement, and "what just happened?" reactions. From subtle confusion (・・?) to complete bafflement (⊙_⊙), these kaomoji communicate when you don't understand something—perfect for reacting to strange content, asking for clarification, or processing unexpected information. Copy and paste into Discord, Twitter, texts, or anywhere confusion strikes.
Confusion emoticons serve an important communication function: they signal "I don't follow" without the potential hostility of just saying so. Text conversations lack the furrowed brows and head tilts that indicate confusion in person. These faces fill that gap, creating space for explanation without awkwardness.
The question mark often accompanies confused faces—(⊙_⊙)? combines the visual expression with the punctuation mark's universal "huh?" meaning. Wide eyes suggest processing; the overall effect is less "you're making no sense" and more "help me understand."
How to Express Confusion
Click any face to copy it. Paste with Ctrl+V (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+V (Mac). Confused faces work as reactions to unclear messages or alongside your own confused questions.
"Wait what (⊙_⊙)?" asks for clarification. A standalone "(・・?)" says "I don't follow" without words.
When to Use Confused Faces
- Seeking clarification: When you genuinely don't understand and need explanation.
- Reacting to weird content: Something bizarre deserves puzzled response.
- Processing unexpected info: News that doesn't compute gets confused face reaction.
- Softening "I don't get it": Faces feel less accusatory than plain text.
- Comedic bewilderment: When something's so absurd that confusion is the only response.
- Highlighting ambiguity: "Did you mean this or that? (・・?)"
Confusion Levels
- Mild puzzlement: (・・?) — Slightly confused. Need minor clarification.
- Active confusion: (⊙_⊙) — Definitely not understanding. More explanation needed.
- Complete bafflement: (⊙﹏⊙) — What is even happening. Total processing failure.
Confusion vs Related States
- Confused: Don't understand, want to. Open to explanation.
- Surprised: Understood but didn't expect. Different reaction type.
- Thinking: Processing, might figure it out. Confusion is after thinking fails.
- Suspicious: Think something's off. Confusion is more neutral.
Tips for Puzzled Expression
- Faces invite explanation: Confused emoticons signal you want clarity, not criticism.
- Question marks strengthen: Adding ? to faces emphasizes the questioning aspect.
- Don't fake confusion: Pretending not to understand when you do reads as passive-aggressive.
- Confusion can be funny: Sometimes the absurdity of not understanding is the humor itself.
- Wide eyes = processing: The large eye characters suggest trying to take in information.
Common Questions
- What's ⊙ character? The fisheye/circled dot symbol. Used for wide-eyed expressions.
- Is expressing confusion rude? No—it's honest and invites help. Much better than pretending to understand.
- When is confusion inappropriate? When used to dismiss things you actually understand but disagree with.
Related Collections
Explore related expressions: thinking faces for active contemplation, surprised emoticons for shocked reactions, shrug faces for giving up on understanding, or nervous faces for anxious confusion. Browse all text emoticons for more options.