dry-eyed
Stoic at funerals
Dry-eyed means not crying, especially in situations where tears might be expected.
Someone who remains dry-eyed at a funeral may be stoic, numb, or simply not moved: She sat dry-eyed through the service, grief coming later.
The term can imply emotional control or suggest coldness, depending on context.
Lacking outward feeling
- tearlessNot producing moisture from eyes
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
stoical · stoicism · fortitude · uncomplaining · enduring · restrained · austere · forbearing
Free from agitation
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- poisedCalm and controlled
- self-possessedCalm and confident
- level-headedCalm and sensible
coolheaded · unflappable · imperturbable · unruffled · serene · placid · tranquil · equable
Lacking interest or concern
- coldLow temperature state
- unaffectedNot changed or influenced
- heartlessLacking pity or mercy
- callousCruelly insensitive to others
unsympathetic · hard-hearted · cold-hearted · stony · pitiless · unfeeling · remorseless · merciless
unemotional
Lacking outward feeling
unflinching · stoical · stoicism · fortitude · uncomplaining · enduring · restrained · austere · forbearing · long-suffering
calm
Free from agitation
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- poisedCalm and controlled
- self-possessedCalm and confident
level-headed · coolheaded · unflappable · imperturbable · unruffled · serene · placid · tranquil · equable · unperturbed
indifferent
Lacking interest or concern
- coldLow temperature state
- unaffectedNot changed or influenced
- heartlessLacking pity or mercy
callous · unsympathetic · hard-hearted · cold-hearted · stony · pitiless · unfeeling · remorseless · merciless · cruel
dry-eyedtearful
Prone to weeping
weeping · crying · in tears · teary-eyed · sobbing
dry-eyedemotional
Showing strong feelings
overwrought · distraught · inconsolable · broken down · falling apart
eye, dry, dryness, drying, dryer, eyesight, eyed, drier, eyeing