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pettiness

/ˈpetinəs/noun

उच्चारण पेटिनस

ओछापन, क्षुद्रता, छोटी सोच

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U] disapproving

    the quality of caring too much about small, unimportant matters, especially in an unkind way

    ओछापन, क्षुद्रता, छोटी सोच

    • She was tired of the pettiness of office politics.
    • Radhika rose above such pettiness and helped her rival.
    • The pettiness of their quarrel over a parking spot surprised everyone.
    + 2 more examples
    • He was ashamed of the pettiness of his complaints.
    • Pettiness has no place in a good team.

    Synonyms small-mindedness meanness spite triviality

    Opposite generosity magnanimity broad-mindedness

◇Word family
petty adjective