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   petty

   /ˈpɛti/

   adjective

   • 1. of little importance; trivial: "both groups are known to fight over petty issues" Similar trivialtriflingminorsmallslightunimportantinsignificantinessentialinconsequentialinconsiderablenegligiblepaltryfootlingfiddlingnigglingpettifoggingnugatoryof little accountinformal:pifflingpiddlingpenny-antetwopenny-halfpennynickel-and-dimepicayunevulgar slang:chickenshitOpposite importantseriousmajor
   • ▪ unduly concerned with trivial matters, especially in a small-minded or spiteful way: "she thought readers were being petty in writing to complain about blocked paths" Similar small-mindednarrow-mindedmeanungenerousgrudgingshabbyspitefulOpposite magnanimousgenerous
   • 2. of secondary or lesser importance, rank, or scale; minor: "a petty official"
   • ▪ (of a crime) of lesser importance: "petty theft"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘small in size’): from a phonetic spelling of the pronunciation of French petit ‘small’. Compare with petit.

   Derivatives

   • 1. pettily adverb

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   What does petty mean in a sentence?

   • Prisoners complain that they are subjected to too many petty rules and restrictions. Don't be so petty! You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: I don’t have time for petty matters like that. Retaliating against the people who have criticized us will make us look petty. What is the pronunciation of petty?

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   What is the meaning of petty person?

   • 2. of lesser importance or merit; minor: petty considerations. 3. having or showing narrow ideas, interests, etc.: petty minds. 4. ungenerous in trifling matters: a petty person. 5. showing meanness of spirit: a petty revenge. pet′ti•ness, n.

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   What is the meaning of petty things?

   • 1. of little or no importance; inconsequential: petty grievances. 2. of lesser importance or merit; minor: petty considerations. 3. having or showing narrow ideas, interests, etc.: petty minds. 4. ungenerous in trifling matters: a petty person. 5. showing meanness of spirit: a petty revenge. pet′ti•ness, n.

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   What is petty behavior?

   • Pettiness, however, is an attitude that leads to bad behavior. It is an undue concern for trivial matters resulting in arguments or spiteful behavior. The word petty did not originate as a disparaging word, but it has evolved to become associated with small-mindedness and “making a mountain out of a molehill.”

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   What is petty crime?

   • When these people run out of money, they often turn to petty crime. These youngsters are often involved in petty crime such as shoplifting and casual theft. Definition of petty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is a petty argument?

   • A "petty argument" is a popular expression, because many people get all worked up over something that isn't very important — a petty concern — that seems much smaller after the heat of the moment. "Petty."

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   Petty means not important or worth attention, or complaining too much about small matters. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

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   Learn the meaning of petty as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Petty can mean having secondary rank or importance, having little or no importance or significance, or marked by or reflective of narrow interests and sympathies.

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   Petty means small, unimportant, or mean in various contexts. Learn how to use petty in sentences, find synonyms, and compare with related words like trivial, paltry, and trifling.

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   Petty definition: of little or no importance or consequence. See examples of PETTY used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of petty. adjective. (informal) small and of little importance. “limited to petty enterprises” synonyms: fiddling, footling, lilliputian, little, niggling, picayune, piddling, piffling, trivial. unimportant. not important. adjective. inferior in rank or status. “ petty officialdom”

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   Petty means trivial, minor, or small-minded. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of petty and its synonyms in different contexts and languages.

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   Petty means small and unimportant, or caring too much about such matters. It can also mean not very serious in law. Learn how to use it with synonyms, pictures and example sentences.