tearfulness
Definition
- Noun:
- The state or quality of being tearful; a tendency to shed tears easily: "Tearfulness" refers to the condition of being prone to crying or the expression of sadness through weeping.
- Sadness expressed by weeping: It specifically denotes the manifestation of sorrow or emotional distress through the act of crying.
Usage
- "Tearfulness" is an uncountable noun used to describe a general state or tendency.
- It is often used in formal, literary, or psychological contexts to describe emotional vulnerability or a specific emotional response.
Examples
- The overwhelming tearfulness she felt after the sad movie surprised her.
- His speech was marked by a profound tearfulness that moved the entire audience.
- Chronic stress can sometimes manifest as sudden bouts of tearfulness.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical/Medical Context: In psychology, "tearfulness" can be noted as a symptom of conditions like depression or anxiety.
- The patient's chart noted increased irritability and tearfulness.
- Descriptive/Literary Use: Used to evoke a poignant emotional atmosphere.
- The memoir was filled with a quiet tearfulness, a sense of loss permeating every page.
Variants and Related Words
- Tearful (adj): Full of tears; inclined to cry.
- She gave a tearful goodbye.
- Tearfully (adv): In a tearful manner.
- He apologized tearfully.
Synonyms
- Weepiness: The state of being weepy.
- Lachrymosity: (Formal) The quality of being tearful.
- Crying: The act of shedding tears.
Antonyms
- Dry-eyedness: The state of not crying; being without tears.
- Stoicism: Endurance of pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(Note: "Tearfulness" itself is not typically part of phrasal verbs or common idioms. The related adjective "tearful" is used instead.) - To be on the verge of tears: To be almost crying. - The criticism left her on the verge of tears. - To burst into tears: To suddenly start crying. - Upon hearing the news, he burst into tears.
Noun
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sadness expressed by weeping
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