Facial Expression Decoder
Learn to recognize emotions on faces
🎭 The 6 Basic Emotions
Click on an emotion to see the details
😊
Joy
😢
Sadness
😠
Anger
😨
Fear
😲
Surprise
🤢
Disgust
😊
Joy
🔍 How to recognize it?
👀
Eyes
Squinted, shiny, "eye smile"
😊
Mouth
Corners up, smiling
🙂
Cheeks
Raised, visible cheekbones
💭 What does the person feel?
They are content, happy, something good happened or they think of something pleasant.
✅ How to react?
Smile back
Share happiness: "You look happy!"
Ask what makes them happy
😢
Sadness
🔍 How to recognize it?
👀
Eyes
Lowered, teary, empty gaze
😔
Mouth
Corners down, trembling lips
😞
Eyebrows
Raised inward, triangular shape
💭 What does the person feel?
They are unhappy, something sad happened, they may have lost something or someone is missing.
✅ How to react?
Offer a hug or presence
Listen: "Do you want to talk about it?"
Show empathy: "I'm here for you"
😠
Anger
🔍 How to recognize it?
👀
Eyes
Fixed, intense gaze, narrowed pupils
😤
Eyebrows
Drawn together, close in the middle
😬
Mouth
Lips pressed or teeth visible
💭 What does the person feel?
They are angry, something upset them or they find a situation unfair. They need calm.
✅ How to react?
Stay calm, do not get angry as well
If needed, give space
Wait until they calm down before speaking
😨
Fear
🔍 How to recognize it?
👀
Eyes
Wide open, dilated
😰
Eyebrows
Raised, close together
😧
Mouth
Open, corners pulled back
💭 What does the person feel?
They are scared of something, feel threatened or in danger. They may need reassurance.
✅ How to react?
Reassure: "You are safe"
Ask what causes the fear
Offer help
😲
Surprise
🔍 How to recognize it?
👀
Eyes
Wide open, high eyebrows
😮
Mouth
Open in "O" shape
😯
Forehead
Visible horizontal lines
💭 What does the person feel?
They did not expect it! Something unexpected happened. The surprise can be good or bad.
✅ How to react?
Give them time to process
Ask if it's a good surprise
Share the moment if it's positive
🤢
Disgust
🔍 How to recognize it?
👃
Nose
Wrinkled, raised nostrils
😖
Lip
Upper lip raised on one side
🙄
Eyes
Squinted, turned away gaze
💭 What does the person feel?
Something disgusts them - a smell, a taste, a situation. They wish to distance themselves from it.
✅ How to react?
Remove the source of disgust if possible
Respect their opinion
Offer an alternative
🎮 Quiz: Recognize the Emotion!
Which emotion does this face show?
