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Mawkishness is the quality of being excessively sentimental in a way that's cloyingly insincere or weakly emotional, often evoking discomfort rather than genuine feeling. In today's media and literature, it's frequently called out when stories prioritize tear-jerking tropes over authentic depth, turning heartfelt moments into manipulative fluff that leaves audiences cringing.
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