Maudling

Maudling, as an adjective, describes someone who is weakly sentimental, effusively emotional, and often insincere. It implies a display of excessive emotion, particularly pity or sorrow, lacking depth or genuine feeling. A maudling individual might be prone to tearful outbursts or overly dramatic pronouncements, often in an attempt to garner sympathy or manipulate others. The term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting that the person's emotional display is contrived or affected. It is distinct from genuine grief or empathy. A key element of "maudling" is the implication of insincerity or manipulation within the outward show of emotion.