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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mawkishness

/mɔːkwɪʃnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does mawkishness mean?

noun

A quality of being excessively sentimental or emotionally manipulative, often in a way that is considered insincere or overwrought.

Example

"The mawkishness of the romantic comedy's ending left many viewers feeling annoyed and unsatisfied."

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