holdingbacktears

Yellow face with large, glossy eyes and small blue tears welling up while smiling slightly.
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What does the holdingbacktears emoji mean?

When you're trying to stay strong but the feels are just too much.

This emoji captures the quintessential 'holding back tears' moment, blending genuine emotion with a touch of internet-style melodrama. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to express being touched, overwhelmed, or trying to maintain composure while feeling deeply moved by a message or event.

When to use it

  • Showing appreciation for a heartfelt message
  • Expressing being overwhelmed by a kind gesture
  • Reacting to a sad or touching story
  • Trying to stay brave during difficult times

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the holdingbacktears image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the holdingbacktears image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the holdingbacktears image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the holdingbacktears image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.