Tear-stained

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪɹ- ˈsteɪnd/

Tear-stained (adj)

  1. Having marks on the face or cheeks caused by crying, often with wet or smudged tears.
  2. Having tears or tear marks on paper or cloth, where water from crying has left stains.

Tear-stained (adjective)

Examples

  • She wiped her tear-stained cheeks and tried to breathe calmly.
  • He looked at me with tear-stained eyes and a shaky voice.