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Judgmental emojis in the workplace

8 emojis carry the “Judgmental” 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 4/10iScores 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.

Face with Raised Eyebrow

Boomer / Gen X
Skepticism, doubt, or questioning a statement.
Millennial
Disbelief; 'Are you serious right now?'
Gen Z
Extreme judgment; giving someone the 'side-eye' for suspicious behavior.
JudgmentalHostile
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Risk 5/10iScores 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.

Unamused Face

Boomer / Gen X
Annoyance, displeasure, or grumpiness.
Millennial
Expressing mild frustration or dealing with a minor inconvenience.
Gen Z
Genuine annoyance; judging someone harshly for their actions.
JudgmentalHostile
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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.

Confused Face

Boomer / Gen X
Lack of understanding or mild disagreement.
Millennial
Mild awkwardness or uncertainty about how to respond.
Gen Z
Denotes an 'um, okay?' reaction; judging someone's weird behavior.
Judgmental
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Risk 4/10iScores 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.

Neutral Face

Boomer / Gen X
No emotion, neutrality, or a plain face.
Millennial
Deadpan reaction to a terrible joke; 'I am not amused.'
Gen Z
The ultimate sign of unimpressed judgment; 'Hold up, wait' when used with hands.
JudgmentalApathetic
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Risk 4/10iScores 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.

Expressionless Face

Boomer / Gen X
Boredom, annoyance, or lacking enthusiasm.
Millennial
Extreme annoyance; dealing with someone's incompetence.
Gen Z
Utter exhaustion with someone's behavior; ready to block them.
HostileJudgmental
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Risk 5/10iScores 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.

Nauseated Face

Boomer / Gen X
Physical sickness, nausea, or disgust.
Millennial
Absolute disgust at a situation, food, or behavior.
Gen Z
'This makes me sick'; judging someone's horrible aesthetic or take.
JudgmentalHostile
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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.

Raised Hand

Boomer / Gen X
Stop, halt, or volunteering.
Millennial
Setting a boundary; 'talk to the hand.'
Gen Z
'Stop right there'; used with a neutral face for judgment.
JudgmentalCombinatorial
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Risk 4/10iScores 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.

Eyes

Boomer / Gen X
'I see you,' looking, or physical eyes.
Millennial
Nosy gossip, 'following' a thread, or drama.
Gen Z
Side-eye, extreme judgment, or looking disrespectfully.
JudgmentalGossipNosy