paltriness
/ˈpɔːltrinəs/
NOUN
1. The quality of being trivial, meager, or worthless
The state or characteristic of being small, paltry, insignificant, or of extremely low quality and value.
1.1. Value, significance, and quality evaluations
Used in formal or critical writing to describe the inadequacy, pettiness, or insignificance of something, such as an amount, effort, or offer.
Synonyms
- meagerness
- insignificance
- pettiness
- worthlessness
- paucity
- triviality
Antonyms
- significance
- generosity
- substantiality
- importance
- magnificence
Examples
- The committee was struck by the sheer paltriness of the budget allocation for such a critical project.
- He felt a sense of embarrassment regarding the paltriness of his contribution.