What's the word for someone who tries to get sympathy from others by exaggerating their emotions or constantly reminding them of something tragic that happened to them?
I'm looking for an adjective – no disorders or health related definitions please.
Best Answer
I would say:
Because melodramatic means that someone is being overly emotional. See ODO for a full definition.
It doesn't necessarily mean they are constantly reminding people of something tragic that happened to them, but that could be part of it.
Someone who is constantly referring back to a tragic event could be said to be "playing on people's sympathies".