minus

➖ is the minus or negative sign emoji, used in mathematics and calculations to denote subtraction or negative numbers. In digital communication, it commonly signifies reduction, deduction, removal, or negation. On social media and in chats, this emoji can express meanings like "minus," "decrease," "lower," or "don't," and sometimes represents "negative energy" or "pessimism." In meme culture, it might be used humorously to indicate "deduct points" or "minus points," especially in evaluations or comments. Emotionally, it typically carries a neutral or negative tone, depending on context.