Definition

Not producing or having tears.

Example

She remained tearless during the sad movie.

Conversation

Did you watch that movie last night?

Yeah, I did! It was surprisingly tearless for a drama.

Right? I expected to cry, but it just felt uplifting instead.

Exactly! It was nice to have a feel-good film for a change.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tearless → It is formed from "tear" (from Old English "tear", meaning a drop of clear salty liquid produced by glands in the eyes) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "tearless" means without tears or not producing tears.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'without' ('-less') 'tears' — that's why tearless means not shedding tears.

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