cry·ing 
/ˈkrajɪŋ/ adjective
/ˈkrajɪŋ/ adjective Meaning:
a crying need
: a very obvious need : a serious and important need
▪ There's a crying need for reform in this city.
▪ There's a crying need for reform in this city.
a crying shame
: a situation that makes you feel sad or disappointed
▪ It's a crying shame [=it's upsetting to me] that movies are often so violent these days. ▪ It'd be a crying shame to miss the beginning of the show.
▪ It's a crying shame [=it's upsetting to me] that movies are often so violent these days. ▪ It'd be a crying shame to miss the beginning of the show.
