How to use petty in a sentence. Meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the oxford english dictionary Petty, paltry, trifling, trivial apply to something that is so insignificant as to be almost unworthy of notice
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Petty implies contemptible insignificance and littleness, inferiority and small worth
Petty adjective (selfish) selfish and mean, esp
Because of having too much interest in small and unimportant matters: If you describe someone's behavior as petty, you mean that they care too much about small, unimportant things and perhaps that they are unnecessarily unkind. Of little or no importance Of lesser importance or merit
Having or showing narrow ideas, interests, etc. Definition of petty adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. The adjective is derived from middle english peti, pety (โlittle, small
Insignificantโ) (modern french petit), [2] ultimately of imitative origin.
When someone describes an issue or a person as petty, they mean that it is insignificant or unworthy of serious consideration This term often carries a negative connotation, implying a focus on small, minor details to the detriment of larger, more important matters.
