holding back tears emoji
The ๐ฅน face is for the moment you are visibly trying not to cry โ proud, moved, and only just keeping it together.
Tap any emoji below to copy it instantly, then paste your holding back tears emojis into a text message, WhatsApp, Instagram caption, or any chat โ no app or keyboard needed.
The whole set
All holding back tears emojis
- Face Holding Back Tears
Trying hard not to cry
- Crying Face
When you stopped holding back
- Smiling Face with Tear
Happy and sad at once
- Loudly Crying Face
Fully sobbing now
- Heart Hands
Moved by someone's kindness
- Pleading Face
Soft, pleading version
- Relieved Face
Composure regained
- Red Heart
The love behind the lump in your throat
- Raising Hands
Proud of someone
- Trophy
Choking up at a win
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best emojis for holding back tears?
The top emojis for holding back tears include ๐ฅน (Face Holding Back Tears), ๐ข (Crying Face), ๐ฅฒ (Smiling Face with Tear), ๐ญ (Loudly Crying Face), ๐ซถ (Heart Hands). The ๐ฅน face is for the moment you are visibly trying not to cry โ proud, moved, and only just keeping it together.
How do I copy holding back tears emojis?
Simply click the "Copy" button next to any holding back tears emoji on this page and it will be copied to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere โ WhatsApp, Instagram, Slack, or any app.
How many holding back tears emojis are available?
We have 10 curated emojis for holding back tears, each selected for how well it represents the concept. Browse them all above and copy your favorites.
How do you say holding back tears with emojis?
To express holding back tears with emojis, try a combo like ๐ฅน ๐ข ๐ฅฒ. Copy any emoji above and paste it into a text message, WhatsApp, or Instagram caption.
How do I send holding back tears emojis on WhatsApp or iPhone?
Copy the holding back tears emojis from this page, for example ๐ฅน๐ข๐ฅฒ, 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 "holding back tears" into the search bar of the emoji keyboard on iPhone or Gboard.