PALTRINESS

paltriness, sorriness

(noun) worthlessness due to insignificance

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

paltriness (usually uncountable, plural paltrinesses)

The characteristic of being paltry.

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Source: Wiktionary


Pal"tri*ness, n.

Definition: The state or quality of being paltry.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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6 June 2025

PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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