Hourglass Not Done
aka
Sand Timer·Waiting·Time Running Out
Loading·Hourglass
for 12/29/251
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About
The Hourglass Not Done emoji (⏳️) is the perfect visual metaphor for life's eternal waiting game—whether you're refreshing your email for that job response or watching your friend take forever to get ready. It captures that specific anxiety of time slipping away while you're stuck in limbo, making it the go-to choice for expressing impatience with a dash of dramatic flair.
Platforms
Vibe & Tone
anxious anticipationdramaticimpatientplayfulmixed
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- Travel & Places
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When to use ⏳️
- →Expressing impatience while waiting for someone
- →Indicating a deadline is approaching
- →Showing you're still working on something
- →Reacting to slow loading times or delays
- →Emphasizing that time is running out
Keywords
hourglassnotdoneflowinghourssandtimerwaitingyolotravelplaces
Related Concepts
time's uphurry upstill waitingloading screenpatiencedeadlinetick tockrunning latetime pressuresuspense
Unicode
- Codepoint
- 23F3
- Unicode Version
- 6.1
- Added in Emoji
- 0.6
Did you know?
This emoji is often confused with its static cousin ⌛️ (Hourglass Done), but the flowing sand in this version makes it perfect for conveying active waiting rather than completed time.
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