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Definition of paltriness

paltriness

/ˈpɔːl.tri.nəs/
pal · tri · ness
Adverb:paltrily
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Adjective:paltry
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paltriness Lexical Profile

paltriness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being meager, ridiculously small, or insufficient in amount or value.

Example

"The workers protested the paltriness of their annual bonus after a year of record corporate profits."

2

The quality of being trivial, petty, or contemptibly beneath consideration.

Example

"She was struck by the paltriness of their excuses for missing such an important deadline."

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• Nearby Words

palpitation
palsied
palsy
paltriness
paltry
pam
pamba

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'paltry', which entered English in the 16th century from the regional dialect word 'palter' (meaning rags or rubbish), combined with the Old English noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paltriness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paltriness
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