tearful

[teer-fuhl] / ˈtɪər fəl /

ADJECTIVE

crying, very upset

Synonyms

WEAK

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

Antonyms

WEAK

cheerful happy

Example Sentences

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Radio DJ Edith Bowman has made a tearful plea for a suitcase containing some of her grandfather's ashes to be returned.

From BBC

On Feb. 4, she posted a tearful video plea on her Instagram account, accompanied by her brother and sister.

From The Wall Street Journal

"He always appeared positive and constructive," she said, "but during my time dancing with him he experienced relationship difficulties, breaking off an engagement and feeling alone. I saw him tearful and distracted at times."

From BBC

While at times the show has caused me to choke up slightly, I find myself more so tearful that the magic of my kids’ childhoods is passing by.

From The Wall Street Journal

Savannah Guthrie posted a tearful plea Wednesday on her Instagram page, in which she acknowledged the reports of a ransom letter.

From The Wall Street Journal

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