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in tears

ADJECTIVE

tearful

Synonyms

WEAK

bawling blubbering blubbery distressed dolorous lachrymose lamentable lamenting moist mournful pathetic pitiable pitiful poignant sad sniveling sobbing sorrowful teary watery weeping weepy wet whimpering woeful

Antonyms

WEAK

cheerful happy

ADJECTIVE

teary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mournful poignant sad sorrowful watery weeping weepy

WEAK

bawling blubbering blubbery distressed dolorous lachrymose lamentable lamenting moist pathetic pitiable pitiful sniveling sobbing wet whimpering woeful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

happy joyful

Example Sentences

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Singer Olly Murs broke down in tears after finishing his Soccer Aid challenge, which he said had surpassed all his expectations.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

With prose so heartfelt and insightful, I was in tears by the preface.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

A video posted online showed Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, in tears as she was escorted from the dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

In private, Davy said, he often broke down in tears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

It totally causes a spike in my heart rate, but since old habits apparently die very hard, despite the fact that my pillow is drenched in tears, I reply, “I’m fine!”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

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