overemotional
Prone to dramatics
Overemotional describes someone who displays or experiences emotions more intensely than a situation warrants.
The word implies excess—crying at minor setbacks, flying into rage over small frustrations, or becoming effusively sentimental: She thought I was being overemotional about the breakup.
Often used dismissively, particularly toward women, to characterize reasonable feelings as excessive.
Excessively tearful sentiment
- mawkishUnpleasantly overemotional
- schmaltzyExcessively and insincerely sentimental
- sappyExcessively sentimental
- mushySoft or saccharine
soppy · saccharine · gushing · tearjerker · weepy · bathetic · syrupy · cloying
Exaggeratedly emotional in expression
- theatricalExaggeratedly emotional for effect
- histrionicExaggeratedly emotional in behavior
- overwroughtExcessively emotional or elaborate
- exaggeratedMade larger than reality
over-the-top · overacting · hysterical · overreacting · hyperbolic · operatic · hammy · stagey
Easily upset, unpredictable
- moodyProne to sullenness
- mercurialProne to sudden change
- unstableProne to sudden change
- erraticLacking regularity or consistency
impulsive · reactive · hair-trigger · explosive · irrational · neurotic · high-strung · thin-skinned
Flowing out forcefully
- demonstrativeOpenly showing emotions
- expressiveShowing feelings outwardly
- effervescentFizzing with gas bubbles
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
passionate · fervent · intense · outpouring · unrestrained · uninhibited · excitable · enthusiastic
maudlin
Excessively tearful sentiment
- mawkishUnpleasantly overemotional
- schmaltzyExcessively and insincerely sentimental
- sappyExcessively sentimental
mushy · soppy · saccharine · gushing · tearjerker · weepy · bathetic · syrupy · cloying · treacly
melodramatic
Exaggeratedly emotional in expression
- theatricalExaggeratedly emotional for effect
- histrionicExaggeratedly emotional in behavior
- overwroughtExcessively emotional or elaborate
exaggerated · over-the-top · overacting · hysterical · overreacting · hyperbolic · operatic · hammy · stagey · campy
temperamental
Easily upset, unpredictable
erratic · impulsive · reactive · hair-trigger · explosive · irrational · neurotic · high-strung · thin-skinned · touchy
gushing
Flowing out forcefully
- demonstrativeOpenly showing emotions
- expressiveShowing feelings outwardly
- effervescentFizzing with gas bubbles
exuberant · passionate · fervent · intense · outpouring · unrestrained · uninhibited · excitable · enthusiastic · ebullient
overemotionalunemotional
Lacking outward feeling
emotionless · unfeeling · phlegmatic · cold · impassive
overemotionalstoic
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
calm · composed · level-headed · unflappable · cool-headed
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