face holding back tears emoji
For moments when you're choked up but trying not to cry—these faces capture brave smiles, watery eyes, and the wobble before tears fall.
Tap any emoji below to copy it instantly, then paste your face holding back tears emojis into a text message, WhatsApp, Instagram caption, or any chat — no app or keyboard needed.
The whole set
All face holding back tears emojis
- Face Holding Back Tears
Choked up but holding it together
- Crying Face
Sadness with a single tear
- Smiling Face with Tear
Smiling through sadness
- Loudly Crying Face
Overwhelming sobs or relief
- Pensive Face
Quiet disappointment or regret
- Pleading Face
Begging with puppy-dog eyes
- Sad but Relieved Face
Worry easing after bad news
- Crying Cat
Feline-style sadness or sympathy
- People Hugging
Offering or needing comfort
- Droplet
A tear about to fall
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best emojis for face holding back tears?
The top emojis for face holding back tears include 🥹 (Face Holding Back Tears), 😢 (Crying Face), 🥲 (Smiling Face with Tear), 😭 (Loudly Crying Face), 😔 (Pensive Face). For moments when you're choked up but trying not to cry—these faces capture brave smiles, watery eyes, and the wobble before tears fall.
How do I copy face holding back tears emojis?
Simply click the "Copy" button next to any face holding back tears emoji on this page and it will be copied to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere — WhatsApp, Instagram, Slack, or any app.
How many face holding back tears emojis are available?
We have 10 curated emojis for face holding back tears, each selected for how well it represents the concept. Browse them all above and copy your favorites.
How do you say face holding back tears with emojis?
To express face holding back tears with emojis, try a combo like 🥹 😢 🥲. Copy any emoji above and paste it into a text message, WhatsApp, or Instagram caption.
How do I send face holding back tears emojis on WhatsApp or iPhone?
Copy the face holding back tears emojis from this page, for example 🥹😢🥲, then open the WhatsApp chat, press and hold the message box and tap Paste. On an iPhone they show in Apple's design and on Android in Google's or Samsung's, so the same emoji can look slightly different to the person you send it to. You can also type "face holding back tears" into the search bar of the emoji keyboard on iPhone or Gboard.