schmaltziness en · NOUN
Etymology
From schmaltzy + -ness.
Meanings
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(uncountable) The quality or state of being schmaltzy.
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.
2015 July 5, Mike Hale, “Review: ‘Tough Love’ on PBS Examines Custody Battles With the State”, in New York Times: