Tearfulness

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪɹfəɫˈnɛs/

Tearfulness (noun)

  1. The state of feeling very sad or upset, so you may cry or feel like crying.
  2. 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.