PALTRINESS

paltriness, sorriness

(noun) worthlessness due to insignificance

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

paltriness (usually uncountable, plural paltrinesses)

The characteristic of being paltry.

Anagrams

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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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