Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sob-story
noun
/ˈsäb ˌstôrē/
Definition
A story that is overly sentimental or designed to elicit pity or compassion from others.
Examples
- After hearing his sob-story about losing his job, she decided to help him out.
- The movie was filled with sob-stories that left the audience in tears.
Meaning
Sob-story refers to a narrative that exaggerates emotions, often to win sympathy or support from listeners or readers.
Synonyms
- tear-jerker
- sentimental tale
- melodrama
