Tearfulness
Pronunciation: /ˈtɪɹfəɫˈnɛs/
Tearfulness (noun)
- The state of feeling very sad or upset, so you may cry or feel like crying.
- A tendency to react with tears when emotions are strong, often because of stress or sensitivity.
Examples
- Tearfulness can appear when stress builds up.
- The doctor noticed tearfulness during the conversation.