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tearfulness Antonyms
Opposite of tearfulness
Pinning down the opposite of tearfulness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or quality of crying, being on the verge of tears, or being easily moved to weep.
Usage Example
"Her sudden dry-eyedness during the interview showed how deeply the loss still affected her."
Strongest
dry-eyedness
cheerfulness
Strong
stoicism
joyfulness
composure
Similar words to tearfulness
Words similar to tearfulness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
weepiness
lachrymosity
sorrowfulness
sadness
mournfulness
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Tearfulness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/tearfulness