Sentimentalität

sentimentality, excessive emotionalism

noun zen-ti-men-ta-li-TAET Rare

Origin: from French/Latin sentimentalité

Usage Note

Sentimentalität usually carries a mildly critical edge: emotion that is excessive, self-indulgent, or lacks genuine depth. Ohne falsche Sentimentalität (without false sentiment) is a journalistic stock phrase.

Examples

"Die Rede schwankte zwischen echter Trauer und unangebrachter Sentimentalität."

Natural Translation

The speech oscillated between genuine grief and inappropriate sentimentality.

Literal Translation

The speech swung between genuine grief and inappropriate sentimentality.

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