weepiness

State of easy tears

Weepiness is the tendency to cry easily or frequently, or the state of being on the verge of tears.

It suggests emotional sensitivity that surfaces readily: The medication caused unexpected weepiness.

Weepiness can be a personality trait, a symptom of hormonal changes, or a temporary response to stress or exhaustion.

emotion

tearfulness

Tendency toward crying

crying · sobbing · emotional · mournfulness · heartache · anguish · melancholy · despondency · woefulness · forlornness

physical

tears

Violent pulls apart

moisture · wetness · streaming · dampness · waterworks · trickle · misting · puffy · red-rimmed · swollen

sensitivity

irritation

Mild anger or inflammation

dust · eye-strain · dryness · stinging · burning · redness · itchiness · inflammation · antihistamine · fragrance

Categories
Opposites
emotional expression

weepinessstoicism

Uncomplaining acceptance of difficulty

emotional restraint · impassivity · composure · unflappability · hardness

mood valence

weepinesscheerfulness

State of bright spirits

joyfulness · merriment · mirthfulness · jolliness · happiness

Family

weeping, weep, weepy, wept, weeper, weepers, weepier, weepie, weepiest

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G