insincere pathos
Used in a Sentence
mawkishness
How to use mawkishness in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for mawkishness.
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This is self selecting nonsense with a pile of no true Scotsman and a good dose of mawkishness, very transparently downplaying the work of successful people. I wouldn’t want to know you, whatever IQ you have.
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Quick take
insincere pathos
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of mawkishness gathered in one view.
falsely emotional in a maudlin way
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for mawkishness.
noun
insincere pathos
See also: bathos
noun
falsely emotional in a maudlin way
See also: sentimentality, drippiness, mushiness, soupiness, sloppiness
Example sentences
This is self selecting nonsense with a pile of no true Scotsman and a good dose of mawkishness, very transparently downplaying the work of successful people. I wouldn’t want to know you, whatever IQ you have.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use mawkishness in a sentence?
This is self selecting nonsense with a pile of no true Scotsman and a good dose of mawkishness, very transparently downplaying the work of successful people. I wouldn’t want to know you, whatever IQ you have.
What does mawkishness mean?
insincere pathos
What part of speech is mawkishness?
mawkishness is commonly used as noun.