noun
- plural of puniness; the quality or state of being puny (small, weak, or insignificant)
Usage: countable plural form; often used in abstract or comparative contexts
Examples
- The puninesses of the young saplings made them vulnerable to the storm.
- Despite the puninesses of their resources, the team managed to compete.
- He was frustrated by the puninesses of the effort compared to what was needed.
- The puninesses of the arguments did not convince the audience.
- She overcame the puninesses of her early disadvantages through hard work.