Word: paltry
Meaning: Lacking in importance or worth
Not the meaning: pithy, which is defined as precisely meaningful, forceful and brief
Potential future use of the word: I used it in my last post, saying, "she... [relayed] paltry anecdotes from her personal life..."
Further thoughts on the word: To me, the word pithy sounds the exact opposite of its meaning. Pithy sounds pitiful, useless. Paltry sounds appalling. I've likely used the word pithy incorrectly for a long time.
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