schmaltziness

English

Etymology

schmaltzy +‎ -ness

Noun

schmaltziness (uncountable)

1. The quality or state of being schmaltzy.
   • 2015 July 5, Mike Hale, “Review: ‘Tough Love’ on PBS Examines Custody Battles With the State”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     There’s an occasional schmaltziness, aggravated by the overuse of a twangy score, but more than enough moments of genuine heartbreak, joy and suspense to make up for it.