Word of the Week #7

1. Mawkish
2. By the end of the 19th century, the sensational and mawkish tales of misfortune that were a hallmark of yellow journalism were yielding to the refined sensibilities of those such as Adolph Ochs, owner of the New York Times. Source: Mass Media Textbook
3. adjective: Characterized by sickly sentimentality; weakly emotional; maudlin
4. His mawkish news story poorly stated both sides of the issue and was very biased.