# Expression presets

> What the face is doing — emotional states, work-context expressions, and physical expressions like winks and pouts.

What the face is doing — emotional states, work-context expressions, and physical expressions like winks and pouts.

**If you don't pick one:** Defaults to a calm neutral expression.

| Preset | Id | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Absorbed Half Smile | `expression-observed-expr-absorbed-half-smile` | Half-lidded eyes angled down with a small closed smile. |
| Absorbed Intellectual | `expression-absorbed_intellectual` | Deeply lost in thought or reading, unaware of surroundings. |
| Alert Competitive | `expression-alert_competitive` | Sharp and reactive with a visible edge of contest. |
| Alert Watchful | `expression-alert_watchful` | Eyes scanning outward, head up, ready to react. |
| Amused | `expression-amused` | One-sided half-smile with the eyes doing most of the work. |
| Angry | `expression-angry` | Brows hard down and together, nostrils flared, mouth tight. |
| Animated Conversation | `expression-observed-expr-animated-conversation` | Mouth open mid-word, brows lifted, eyes alert on someone off-frame. |
| Asleep At Rest | `expression-observed-expr-asleep-at-rest` | Eyes fully closed, mouth slightly parted, completely at rest. |
| Attentive Caring | `expression-attentive_caring` | Focused on a person rather than a task, warmly. |
| Attentive Systematic | `expression-attentive_systematic` | Paying close attention while working to a fixed method. |
| Bite Lip | `expression-bite_lip` | Lower lip lightly bitten while holding the camera's gaze. |
| Bored | `expression-bored` | Lidded eyes, slack mouth, gaze drifting nowhere. |
| Brisk Efficient | `expression-brisk_efficient` | Moving fast with no wasted attention, face businesslike. |
| Brisk Organised | `expression-brisk_organised` | Efficient and orderly, clearly working through a list. |
| Broad Open Grin | `expression-observed-expr-broad-open-grin` | Wide open-mouthed grin with teeth showing and eyes crinkled. |
| Brow Raise | `expression-brow_raise` | One eyebrow lifted in sceptical amusement. |
| Calm Attentive Sip | `expression-observed-expr-calm-attentive-sip` | Eyes level and forward in quiet attention, mouth occupied and closed. |
| Calm Efficient | `expression-calm_efficient` | Fast but unflustered, everything under control. |
| Calm Focused | `expression-calm_focused` | Unhurried concentration with no visible strain. |
| Calm Gentle | `expression-calm_gentle` | Soft, unhurried and reassuring. |
| Calm Sterile Precision | `expression-calm_sterile_precision` | Absolute steadiness with no emotional colour at all. |
| Careful Compassionate | `expression-careful_compassionate` | Gentle attentiveness directed at a person being handled or helped. |
| Careful Organised | `expression-careful_organised` | Tidy, deliberate and in control of the workspace. |
| Cautious Alert | `expression-cautious_alert` | Wary and ready, attention held outward. |
| Cautious Methodical | `expression-cautious_methodical` | Deliberate and careful, checking each step before the next. |
| Cautious Responsible | `expression-cautious_responsible` | Careful because someone else depends on it. |
| Cautious Thorough | `expression-cautious_thorough` | Going slowly and completely, missing nothing. |
| Charmed Chin On Fist | `expression-observed-expr-charmed-chin-on-fist` | Chin propped on a loose fist, eyes warm and down, a soft delighted smile. |
| Cold | `expression-cold` | Level unblinking gaze with no warmth in the eyes or mouth. |
| Commanding Watchful | `expression-commanding_watchful` | In charge and monitoring — authority plus vigilance. |
| Composed Direct Gaze | `expression-observed-expr-composed-direct-gaze` | Level unblinking gaze straight at the lens, mouth still. |
| Composed Systematic | `expression-composed_systematic` | Unruffled and working to a defined order. |
| Composed Vigilant | `expression-composed_vigilant` | Outwardly calm while clearly still monitoring everything. |
| Concentrated Frown | `expression-observed-expr-concentrated-frown` | Brows drawn together, eyes narrowed and fixed downward on something close. |
| Confident | `expression-confident` | Chin level, steady gaze, faint closed-mouth assurance. |
| Content | `expression-content` | Fully relaxed face with a small settled smile and calm eyes. |
| Cool Wary Appraisal | `expression-observed-expr-cool-wary-appraisal` | Unblinking level gaze, brows faintly lowered, mouth closed and guarded. |
| Coy | `expression-coy` | Chin lowered, eyes angled up at the lens, faint deliberate smile. |
| Creative Precise | `expression-creative_precise` | Imaginative work executed with exacting control. |
| Curious | `expression-curious` | Head slightly tilted, brows raised, eyes fixed on something off-frame. |
| Curious Analytical | `expression-curious_analytical` | Interested and probing — examining rather than merely watching. |
| Curious Inventive | `expression-curious_inventive` | Actively exploring possibilities, face bright with ideas. |
| Daydreaming | `expression-daydreaming` | Eyes unfocused and drifting upward, face gone slack and faraway. |
| Defiant | `expression-defiant` | Chin raised, direct hard stare, mouth firmly set. |
| Delighted Toast Laugh | `expression-observed-expr-delighted-toast-laugh` | Mouth wide open in sudden laughter, eyes bright, head tipped back. |
| Detail Oriented Serious | `expression-detail_oriented_serious` | Grave close attention to small things that matter. |
| Determined | `expression-determined` | Jaw set, brows lowered, gaze fixed and unwavering. |
| Determined Steady | `expression-determined_steady` | Sustained resolve without tension — settled in for the long task. |
| Disciplined Sterile | `expression-disciplined_sterile` | Controlled and impersonal, appropriate to a clean-room protocol. |
| Disgusted | `expression-disgusted` | Nose wrinkled, upper lip raised, head pulled back slightly. |
| Drowsy Travel Gaze | `expression-observed-expr-drowsy-travel-gaze` | Heavy-lidded eyes, head tilted and resting, mouth relaxed. |
| Eager Anticipation | `expression-observed-expr-eager-anticipation` | Eyes wide and bright, mouth open in eager anticipation. |
| Ecstatic | `expression-ecstatic` | Beaming full-face joy, eyes shining, mouth wide open. |
| Embarrassed | `expression-embarrassed` | Flushed and self-conscious, half-smile, eyes darting away. |
| Energetic Negotiating | `expression-energetic_negotiating` | Animated and persuasive, mid-exchange. |
| Energetic Skilled | `expression-energetic_skilled` | Brisk practised movement with visible enjoyment of the craft. |
| Engaged Collaborative | `expression-engaged_collaborative` | Open and attentive toward someone else in the scene. |
| Excited | `expression-excited` | Whole face lifted — wide eyes, open smile, visible anticipation. |
| Exhausted | `expression-exhausted` | Heavy lids, slack facial muscles, visible depletion. |
| Eyes Closed Serene | `expression-eyes_closed_serene` | Eyes gently closed, lips softly parted, quietly present. |
| Eyes Closed To Sun | `expression-observed-expr-eyes-closed-to-sun` | Eyes closed, face tilted up, mouth relaxed and parted. |
| Fierce | `expression-fierce` | Intense commanding stare, brows low, chin forward. |
| Flirtatious | `expression-flirtatious` | Held gaze with a slight head tilt and a playful knowing smile. |
| Focused | `expression-focused` | Eyes narrowed slightly on a task, everything else in the face quiet. |
| Focused Disciplined | `expression-focused_disciplined` | Concentration held under a strict routine. |
| Focused Enduring | `expression-focused_enduring` | Concentration maintained well past the point of fatigue. |
| Focused Methodical | `expression-focused_methodical` | Steady concentration on a repeatable procedure, eyes on the work. |
| Focused Pour | `expression-observed-expr-focused-pour` | Eyes lowered on a close task, a small satisfied almost-smile. |
| Focused Precise | `expression-focused_precise` | Narrow concentration on getting one thing exactly right. |
| Focused Tech Savvy | `expression-focused_tech_savvy` | Absorbed in a screen or device, comfortable with it. |
| Gentle Swing Smile | `expression-observed-expr-gentle-swing-smile` | Eyes soft and level at the lens, a small easy open smile. |
| Grateful | `expression-grateful` | Soft warm eyes with a full sincere smile, head slightly bowed. |
| Grieving | `expression-grieving` | Deep quiet sorrow — eyes heavy and wet, face still and drawn. |
| Grimace | `expression-grimace` | Nose wrinkled and teeth bared in comic recoil. |
| Hopeful | `expression-hopeful` | Brows lifted gently, eyes bright, the beginning of a smile. |
| Hopeful Meticulous | `expression-hopeful_meticulous` | Careful work carried out with visible optimism about the outcome. |
| In Awe | `expression-in_awe` | Eyes wide and lifted, mouth slightly parted, whole face open. |
| In Pain | `expression-in_pain` | Tightened eyes and jaw, discomfort held in rather than expressed. |
| Inquisitive Determined | `expression-inquisitive_determined` | Questioning and pushing forward at the same time. |
| Inspired | `expression-inspired` | Eyes lit and lifted, brows up, an idea visibly arriving. |
| Intense Creative | `expression-intense_creative` | Charged concentration in the middle of making something. |
| Intense Strategic | `expression-intense_strategic` | Hard concentration aimed at something several moves ahead. |
| Joyful Communal | `expression-joyful_communal` | Shared happiness directed outward at a group. |
| Laughing | `expression-laughing` | Caught mid-laugh, mouth open, eyes crinkled shut at the corners. |
| Loving | `expression-loving` | Soft eyes and a warm unguarded smile directed at someone. |
| Meticulous Analytical | `expression-meticulous_analytical` | Careful examination with visible reasoning behind it. |
| Meticulous Curious | `expression-meticulous_curious` | Careful precision paired with active interest in what is found. |
| Meticulous Focused | `expression-meticulous_focused` | Very close attention to a small precise thing. |
| Mischievous | `expression-mischievous` | Sidelong glance with a suppressed grin and one brow slightly raised. |
| Mischievous Eye Roll | `expression-observed-expr-mischievous-eye-roll` | Eyes rolled sideways in playful mock exasperation, a pursed grin. |
| Mock Cry | `expression-mock_cry` | A theatrical crying face that is obviously play-acting. |
| Nervous | `expression-nervous` | Tight small smile, quick eyes, visible apprehension. |
| Neutral | `expression-neutral` | Relaxed face, mouth closed and level, eyes open and unforced. |
| Nostalgic | `expression-nostalgic` | Faint wistful smile with the gaze softened and distant. |
| Nurturing Attentive | `expression-nurturing_attentive` | Closely watching over someone with visible warmth. |
| Open Mouth Exertion | `expression-observed-expr-open-mouth-exertion` | Mouth open mid-call, brows drawn low with visible effort. |
| Patient Analytical | `expression-patient_analytical` | Working a problem slowly and thoroughly. |
| Patient Nurturing | `expression-patient_nurturing` | Warm sustained attention toward someone in their care. |
| Patient Rhythmic | `expression-patient_rhythmic` | Settled into a repeating motion, face calm and unhurried. |
| Pensive | `expression-pensive` | Inward-turned and absorbed, gaze unfocused, face very still. |
| Pensive Side Glance | `expression-observed-expr-pensive-side-glance` | Chin on a fist, eyes cut sideways in thought. |
| Performer Delivery | `expression-observed-expr-performer-delivery` | Eyes closed, mouth open close on a held object, brows drawn intense. |
| Playful | `expression-playful` | Loose bright face, open smile, an air of not taking anything seriously. |
| Playful Peace Sign Smirk | `expression-observed-expr-playful-peace-sign-smirk` | Chin tucked, eyes lifted through glasses, a confident closed smirk. |
| Pout | `expression-pout` | Lower lip pushed out in an exaggerated sulk. |
| Precise Disciplined | `expression-precise_disciplined` | Exacting work held to a strict standard. |
| Precise Patient | `expression-precise_patient` | Exacting work taken slowly and without frustration. |
| Private Amusement | `expression-observed-expr-private-amusement` | Eyes narrowed with quiet mirth, a closed one-sided smile. |
| Proud | `expression-proud` | Chin up, shoulders back, a contained satisfied smile. |
| Proud Accomplished | `expression-proud_accomplished` | Quiet satisfaction at finished work. |
| Relieved | `expression-relieved` | Exhaling, shoulders and brows dropping, tension leaving the face. |
| Relieved Joyful | `expression-relieved_joyful` | Smiling through tears — relief and joy arriving at once. |
| Rhythmic Efficient | `expression-rhythmic_efficient` | Fast repeating motion done smoothly and well. |
| Sad | `expression-sad` | Inner brows lifted, mouth corners down, eyes soft and heavy. |
| Sceptical | `expression-sceptical` | One brow up, mouth slightly pursed, head angled back a little. |
| Scowl | `expression-scowl` | Brows pulled low and a hard-set mouth aimed at the lens. |
| Seductive | `expression-seductive` | Half-lidded direct gaze with lips slightly parted. |
| Serious | `expression-serious` | Level brows, set mouth, direct gaze — attentive without being hostile. |
| Serious Authoritative | `expression-serious_authoritative` | Level commanding gaze that expects to be listened to. |
| Serious Meticulous | `expression-serious_meticulous` | Grave, careful and unwilling to cut corners. |
| Sharp Articulate | `expression-sharp_articulate` | Alert and mid-explanation, clearly making a point. |
| Shocked | `expression-shocked` | Eyes very wide, brows high, mouth open — genuine stunned reaction. |
| Shy | `expression-shy` | Chin slightly tucked, gaze angled down or away, small restrained smile. |
| Shy Backward Glance | `expression-observed-expr-shy-backward-glance` | Looking back over the shoulder with a small warm closed-mouth smile. |
| Side Eye | `expression-side_eye` | Head forward, eyes cut sharply to one side, face flat. |
| Sideways Laugh | `expression-observed-expr-sideways-laugh` | Head turned to laugh off-frame, wide open-mouthed, eyes bright. |
| Skeptical Sidelong Smirk | `expression-observed-expr-skeptical-sidelong-smirk` | Eyes cut sideways with a knowing narrowing, a small closed asymmetric smirk. |
| Smiling | `expression-smiling` | Warm closed or slightly open smile reaching the eyes. |
| Soft Side Glance | `expression-soft_side_glance` | Eyes cut toward the lens without turning the head. |
| Speaking | `expression-speaking` | Caught mid-sentence, mouth open and hands or brows animated. |
| Squint Against Glare | `expression-observed-expr-squint-against-glare` | Eyes narrowed to slits against strong light, otherwise calm. |
| Squint Laugh | `expression-squint_laugh` | Laughing hard with eyes squeezed shut and mouth wide open. |
| Squished Cheeks | `expression-squished_cheeks` | Both palms pressed into the cheeks, squishing the face. |
| Steady Hardworking | `expression-steady_hardworking` | Reliable sustained effort with no drama. |
| Steady Repetitive | `expression-steady_repetitive` | Even-tempered through a task that does not vary. |
| Steady Rhythmic | `expression-steady_rhythmic` | Even, unvarying concentration matched to a repeating action. |
| Stoic | `expression-stoic` | Completely unreadable — no tension, no signal, no movement. |
| Supervisory Alert | `expression-supervisory_alert` | Overseeing others' work, gaze moving across a scene. |
| Supervisory Watchful | `expression-supervisory_watchful` | Observing others work, ready to step in. |
| Surprised | `expression-surprised` | Brows lifted, eyes widened, mouth slightly open — pleasant surprise. |
| Suspicious | `expression-suspicious` | Narrowed eyes tracking sideways, mouth tight, head still. |
| Tender | `expression-tender` | Gentle half-lidded eyes and a very soft smile. |
| Thorough Empathetic | `expression-thorough_empathetic` | Careful professional attention softened by real concern. |
| Thorough Professional | `expression-thorough_professional` | Complete, unhurried attention with a practised manner. |
| Thoughtful | `expression-thoughtful` | Gaze directed off into the middle distance, face settled and still. |
| Thoughtful Analytical | `expression-thoughtful_analytical` | Considering a problem — gaze narrowed, mouth still, mind visibly working. |
| Tongue Out | `expression-tongue_out` | Tongue stuck out at the camera, playfully. |
| Toothy Grin | `expression-toothy_grin` | Wide grin with a full row of teeth showing. |
| Vigilant Efficient | `expression-vigilant_efficient` | Watching closely while still moving quickly. |
| Vigilant Methodical | `expression-vigilant_methodical` | Watchful and procedural at once — checking as much as doing. |
| Vigilant Precise | `expression-vigilant_precise` | Watchful and exact together — monitoring with accuracy. |
| Vigorous Effort | `expression-vigorous_effort` | Visible physical exertion — jaw set, breath committed. |
| Warm Direct Smile | `expression-observed-expr-warm-direct-smile` | Broad open smile straight at the lens, eyes crinkled with warmth. |
| Watchful Appraisal | `expression-observed-expr-watchful-appraisal` | Eyes steady and angled off-frame, mouth level, faintly drawn brows. |
| Wink | `expression-wink` | One eye closed with a small knowing smile. |
| Wistful Overlook Gaze | `expression-observed-expr-wistful-overlook-gaze` | Profile turned to a distant view, eyes soft, mouth relaxed. |
| Worried | `expression-worried` | Brows drawn together and up, tension around the eyes and mouth. |

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