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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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Hughie and Annie are expecting a daughter named Robin, for example — a reveal that left Quaid in tears.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Nicola's husband Darren Wheatley said he was left in tears after Friday's hearing, while Morgan Roger's mother Teresa Hall said she wished ex-police officer Lloyd would leave their families in peace.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

My daughter Manuela, 16, was silent and in tears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The mother and stepfather of two young French boys found alone and in tears by the side of a road in southern Portugal have been arrested.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

He looked at the boys, both in tears now, and then up to his mom, wanting her to say something—anything to give him the peace of mind he needed to leave.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

in tears

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