🌍 Explore the 7 Universal Emotions
Click or hover to learn how emotions like anger, joy, and fear are shared across cultures, thanks to the work of psychologist Paul Ekman.
😊 Happiness
Recognized by smiling, raised cheeks, and crow’s feet around the eyes.
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😢 Sadness
Drooping eyelids, downward lip corners, and a loss of facial tone signal sadness universally.
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😠 Anger
Eyebrows pulled down, tight lips, and glaring eyes are common markers of anger.
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😱 Fear
Widened eyes, raised eyebrows, and open mouth signal fear — an instinctual survival emotion.
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😮 Surprise
Raised eyebrows, dropped jaw, and wide eyes are the telltale signs of being startled or shocked.
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😖 Disgust
Wrinkled nose, raised upper lip — a primal emotion protecting us from harmful substances.
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😒 Contempt
Marked by a half-smile or sneer, contempt is the only asymmetrical expression.
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