The Look of Disapproval ಠ_ಠ is the internet’s ultimate staring face. It is used to express disbelief, judgment, or a silent demand for someone to stop what they are doing.
Unlike the angry Table Flip or the mischievous Lenny Face, the Look of Disapproval is cold and staring. It pierces through the screen. It is a staple of Reddit culture and one of the most popular faces in our Kaomoji Picker collection.
Quick Kaomoji Facts
| Attribute | Detail |
| Kaomoji | ಠ_ಠ |
| Name | Look of Disapproval |
| AKA | “Are You Serious?”, The Stare |
| Meaning | Judgment, Disbelief, “Delete this” |
| Key Character | Uses the Kannada letter ಠ (tha) for eyes |
| Category | Angry / Confused / Judgment |
What does ಠ_ಠ mean?
The Look of Disapproval is versatile but always negative. It conveys:
- “Are you serious?”: Used when someone posts something so stupid or offensive that words fail you.
- “Stop it”: A silent warning to trolls or people making bad jokes.
- The Stare: It mimics an intense, unblinking stare that makes the recipient feel awkward or guilty.
On Reddit, it is often used as a standalone comment to ratio a bad post, signaling to the community that the content is unacceptable.
How to Type the Look of Disapproval?
You cannot type this face using a standard English keyboard. The eyes are not circles or zeros; they are actually a specific letter from the Kannada alphabet (a language spoken in India).
Option 1: The Instant Copy
Don’t install new language packs. Just use the Copy Button on this page (or the sidebar) to copy the face instantly.
Option 2: The Kannada Trick (Mac/PC)
The character is the Kannada letter “Tha” (U+0CA0).
- Mac: You can enable the Kannada keyboard in System Settings, but switching back and forth is tedious.
- Alt Code (Windows): There is no standard Alt code for this specific Unicode character.
- Text Replacement: This is the best manual method. Set your phone to replace &stare with ಠ_ಠ.
The Origin Story
The ಠ_ಠ face originated on the Japanese textboard 2channel (like most classic Kaomojis). However, it found its true home on Reddit around 2008-2009.
It became so popular that a novelty account named “Look_of_Disapproval” became a Reddit celebrity, appearing in threads solely to stare at people who made questionable comments. The face helped popularize the use of non-Latin characters (like the Kannada ಠ) in global internet slang.
Popular Variations
Sometimes a simple stare isn’t enough. Here are variations for specific situations, all available in our Kaomoji Picker tool:
- The Crying Disapproval: ಠ╭╮ಠ (When the post is so bad it hurts)
- The Skeptical Disapproval: ¬_¬ (Side-eye judgment)
- The Monocle Disapproval: ಠ_ರೃ (Classy judgment)
- The Intense Disapproval: ( ಠ ͜ʖ ಠ) (Judgment mixed with Lenny)
- The “Why” Disapproval: ಠ_q (Looking closely at your mistake)
Conclusion
The Look of Disapproval ಠ_ಠ is more than just a face; it is a tool for social regulation online. It keeps forums clean and tells bad posters to go home.
If you need to express something happier, like a hug or a dance, leave the judgment behind and check out the Kaomoji Picker. We have categorized lists for every mood, from the super cute to the super angry.