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Cross Mark Emoji

The cross mark emoji () — Unicode name Cross Mark — means no, wrong, cancelled, or denied. The red X button is the direct opposite of — used in checklists, polls, quiz answers, red-flag posts, and blunt disagreement. Copy below.

Quick answer

means no, wrong, cancelled, or denied — the red X opposite of . Disapproval without binary no → . Copy below.

Quick information

Emoji

Unicode name

CROSS MARK

Common name

Cross Mark Emoji

Code point

U+274C

Decimal

10060

HTML entity

❌

Category

symbols

Subcategory

other-symbol

Shortcode

:x: · :cross_mark:

CLDR keywords

cancel, cross, mark, multiplication, multiply, x

Unicode version

0.6 (2010)

Emoji version

0.6 (2015)

Which no or rejection emoji should I use?

is binary no, wrong, or cancelled — red X energy. disapproves without saying incorrect. is the yes opposite. Pick wrong vs dislike vs done.

  • Cross Mark

    Red X — no, wrong, cancelled, denied, failed checklist item.

    Best for: Polls, quiz wrong answers, plans off, red flags, hard no

  • Check Mark Button

    Green check — yes, done, correct, approved.

    Best for: Task complete, verified yes — opposite of ❌

  • Thumbs Down

    Disapproval or dislike — not always "incorrect."

    Best for: Don't like this take — softer than ❌ wrong

  • Thinking

    Skeptical or questioning — not a firm no.

    Best for: Hmm, not sure — debate not rejection

  • Folded Hands

    Please or thanks — not rejection.

    Best for: Request, gratitude — opposite tone from ❌

  • Broken Heart

    Heartbreak and sadness — emotional, not binary no.

    Best for: Breakup grief — not checklist ❌

  • Crossed Fingers

    Hope and luck — fingers crossed, not X mark.

    Best for: Wish me luck — different cross gesture

  • Face with Steam From Nose

    Frustrated huff — annoyed energy, not a clean no symbol.

    Best for: I'm fed up — emotional not poll ❌

Heart color emojis

Each heart color carries different meaning. Copy any heart or open its full meaning page.

Current
Check Mark
Thumbs Down
Thumbs Up
Thinking
Crossed Fingers
Broken Heart
Steam From Nose

Who sent you Cross Mark?

Pick the generation of the sender — the same emoji often means something different depending on how old they are.

Gen Z reading · born 1997–2012

Red flag lists, blunt quote-tweet disagreement, gaming fail — solo can read harsh.

Cross Mark emoji meaning

Context decides which reading applies. These are the most common uses in 2026.

No / denied
Most common

Firm rejection or refusal — binary no.

e.g. No

Wrong / incorrect
Most common

Incorrect answer, bad take, not it.

e.g. Wrong

vs ✅ check mark
Literal

❌ = no, wrong, cancelled; ✅ = yes, done, correct.

e.g. no vs yes

vs 👎 thumbs down
Literal

❌ is wrong/no/cancelled; 👎 is dislike without saying incorrect.

e.g. Wrong vs Don't like

Cancelled plans
Most common

Event off, meeting cancelled, rain check.

e.g. Cancelled

Failed checklist item
Most common

Skipped task, didn't happen, strike out.

e.g. gym today

Red flag
Platform-specific

Dating and social posts — warning sign, bad behavior.

e.g. Red flag

Poll and quiz answers
Most common

Multiple choice wrong option, meme quiz reactions.

e.g. B

Gaming fail
Platform-specific

Miss, strike out, L confirmed.

e.g. Miss

Blunt disagreement
Most common

Quote-tweet or comment hard no on a take.

e.g. Hard no

When it reads too harsh
Less common

Solo ❌ to friends or sensitive news — add words.

e.g. Can't make it

Unicode name
Literal

Official name CROSS MARK (U+274C).

e.g. U+274C

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Platform designs

The same Unicode character renders differently on each platform. Reference previews use Twemoji where vendor artwork is unavailable — your device may show a different design.

Apple

Apple Color Emoji — red X mark button on iOS and macOS.

Reference preview (Twemoji)

Google

Noto Color Emoji on Android and Chrome — red rounded X.

Apache 2.0

Microsoft

Fluent emoji on Windows 11 — 3D red cross mark.

Reference preview (Twemoji)

Samsung

One UI emoji on Galaxy devices.

Reference preview (Twemoji)

WhatsApp

Used for no, wrong, and cancelled in WhatsApp chats.

Reference preview (Twemoji)

Discord

Supports :x: shortcode — poll and reaction use.

Reference preview (Twemoji)

X (Twitter)

Twemoji-style red X on X — quote-tweet disagreement.

CC BY 4.0

OpenMoji

Open-source reference design for comparison previews.

CC BY-SA 4.0

Cross Mark emoji copy and paste

Click any variant to copy. Use stacks for extra emphasis in comments and captions.

Cross Mark emoji combinations

Pair with other emojis to sharpen your message. Copy any combo in one tap.

No and yes poll
Very popular

Either-or lists, quiz options, pros/cons posts.

Meaning guide

Wrong and disapprove
Very popular

Double rejection — incorrect plus thumbs down.

Meaning guide

Red flag emphasis
Popular

Dating red-flag lists — sometimes literal 🚩 used too.

Meaning guide

Wrong take
Popular

Disagree plus skeptical thinking face.

Meaning guide

L confirmed
Popular
Check before work

Gaming fail plus skull — loss meme stack.

Meaning guide

Plans cancelled
Niche

Event off — calendar cross-out energy.

Meaning guide

Frustrated no
Niche

Annoyed rejection — fed up stack.

Meaning guide

Triple hard no
Popular

Emphatic rejection spam in comments.

Meaning guide

Cross Mark emoji examples

Real phrases people use. Tap to copy the full line.

Poll options
X / Twitter
Quiz answer
Discord
Plans cancelled
WhatsApp
Habit tracker
Notes
Red flag post
TikTok
Work rejection
Slack
Gaming miss
Twitch chat
Softer rejection
iMessage
Blunt quote tweet
X / Twitter
Marked incorrect
Study group

Cross Mark emoji caption & message ideas

Phrases that pair naturally with . Tap the copy icon to grab any example line.

“hard no”

Firm rejection with no wiggle room

e.g. hard no

“red flag”

Warning sign in dating or behavior

e.g. red flag

“nah”

Casual no

e.g. nah

“cancelled”

Plans or event called off

e.g. cancelled

“L / take the L”

Loss — wrong or failed attempt

e.g. L

“not it”

Wrong choice or bad fit

e.g. not it

“strike out”

Failed attempt — sports and dating slang

e.g. strike out

“cap / that's cap”

False claim — wrong information

e.g. that's cap

People also ask

Common questions about the cross mark emoji, answered clearly.

Cross Mark emoji complete guide

History, usage, and context — everything beyond a quick copy-paste.

What does the cross mark emoji mean?

The cross mark emoji () displays as a red X button on most phones — Unicode name Cross Mark (U+274C). It means no, wrong, cancelled, or denied.

It pairs naturally with as yes/no opposites — polls, checklists, quiz memes, and dating red-flag threads all use for the negative side.

❌ vs ✅ cross mark vs check mark

The most common pairing: and are binary opposites. Wrong vs correct, no vs yes, skipped vs done.

Our comparison at /compare/check-mark-vs-cross-mark walks through examples for lists, work chat, and social posts.

❌ vs 👎 wrong vs disapprove

Thumbs Down signals dislike or disapproval — "I don't agree" or "bad take." signals incorrect, cancelled, or a firm no — stronger binary energy.

Quiz wrong answer: . Mild disagreement with a friend: may soften tone vs a bare .

Cross mark emoji meaning in texting

In iMessage and WhatsApp, declines plans, marks wrong answers, or lists failed habits — " gym this week."

For sensitive rejections, pair with an explanation — "Sorry, can't make it " reads kinder than a lone .

Red flag lists and dating content

TikTok and Instagram dating advice uses in red-flag lists — behaviors to avoid in partners. "Love bombing then disappearing ."

This is distinct from task — context is relationship warnings, not checklists.

Blunt disagreement on social media

Quote tweets and replies use for hard disagreement — "This take " is meme-blunt. It can read harsh without added context.

On X, in replies signals strong rejection of the original post's claim.

When to use ❌

Use for no, wrong answers, cancelled plans, failed checklist items, poll negatives, gaming misses, and red-flag warnings.

Stack with for yes/no posts or when you want disapproval plus wrong energy.

When to choose a different emoji

Use for mild disapproval, for skeptical debate, for heartbreak, for requests — not binary .

Avoid alone for personal bad news, condolences, or delicate rejections — words first.

Slack and work messages

Teams use to mark rejected ideas or incorrect options in threads — quick visual no. It can read curt in DMs.

Prefer "Won't work for us " with brief reason over a standalone to a colleague's proposal.

Unicode and technical details

Cross Mark is U+274C, category Symbols. Unicode 0.6 (2010). CLDR keywords include cancel, cross, mark, multiply, x.

Shortcodes :x: and :cross_mark: work on Discord and Slack. Related character is U+2716 — different glyph.

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