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- [pawl-tree]
- /ˈpɔl tri/
- /ˈpɔːltrɪnəs /
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- [pawl-tree]
- /ˈpɔl tri/
Definitions of paltriness word
- adjective paltriness ridiculously or insultingly small: a paltry sum. 1
- adjective paltriness utterly worthless. 1
- adjective paltriness mean or contemptible: a paltry coward. 1
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Origin of paltriness
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Low German paltrig ragged, equivalent to *palter rag (dialectal German Palter) + -ig -y1
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Parts of speech for Paltriness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paltriness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
paltriness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for paltriness
noun paltriness
- fewness — the state of being few or small in quantity; paucity.
- frivolousness — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
- immateriality — state or character of being immaterial.
- in consequence — the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier: The accident was the consequence of reckless driving.
- in-difference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
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