Some people believe that alligator tears are insincere or fake displays of emotion because they are named after the myth that alligators cry while eating their prey, suggesting that the tears are not genuine but rather a manipulative tactic to deceive others.
The idiom "crocodile tears" refers to insincere or fake displays of sadness or emotion. It comes from the myth that crocodiles shed tears while eating their prey, appearing to show remorse when in reality they are not genuine.
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External emotion refers to the visible expressions of emotion that are observable by others, such as facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice. It is the way a person outwardly displays and conveys their feelings to the outside world.
Affectedly sentimental refers to a display of exaggerated emotion or feelings that come across as insincere or overly dramatic. It involves an artificial or forced attempt to evoke a strong emotional response from others.
An affect display is an external show of emotion or affect, vocal, expressive, or gestural, sometimes indicating an involuntary action.
The word "Histrionics" has the following definition: 1. a dramatic representation; theatricals; acting. 2. behavior or speech for effect, as insincere or exaggerated expression of an emotion; dramatics; operatics: "Cut out the histrionics—we know you're not really mad."
Yes. Sorrow is an emotion, a feeling and not something that can be directly seen or touched. (Displays of sorrow are only sometimes an outward indication of it.)
Zeus is not an emotion, he is a Greek god, ruler of the Olympians and father of Gods and men.
he belived that we were moved too much by emotion and too little by reason
'verklempt' also 'ferklempt' is Yiddish for 'overcome with emotion'.
We didn't know whether to be annoyed or amused at her histrionic displays.
Aristotle believed in a balance between logic and emotion. He felt that logic was required for strong and valid arguments. Emotions reinforced logical arguments.