ˈklæmənt kɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ kɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ ɪˈɡɹiː.dʒəs ˈɛk.sɪ.dʒənt ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ ˈɡlɛɹɪŋ ɡɹəʊs ɡɹoʊs ɪnˈsɪstənt tɪɹz tɪəz ˈwiːpɪŋ conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible a crying shame an egregious lie flagrant violation of human rights a glaring error gross ineptitude gross injustice rank treachery demanding attention clamant needs a crying need regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous insistent hunger an instant need the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) I hate to hear the crying of a child she was in tears