Weepily sentimental (7)

I believe the answer is:

maudlin

(Other definitions for maudlin that I've seen before include "Self-pityingly" , "Effusively or insincerely emotional" , "Foolishly sentimental, mushy" , "Weakly sentimental" , "Foolishly tearful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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