petty
/ˈpɛti/
noun
- 1
(usually in the plural) A little schoolboy, either in grade or size.
- 2
A class or school for young schoolboys.
- 3
An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
Synonyms
adjective
- 1
Little, small, secondary in rank or importance.
- 2
Insignificant, trifling, or inconsiderable.
“a petty fault”
- 3
Narrow-minded, small-minded.
- 4
Begrudging in nature, especially over insignificant matters.
“That corporation is only slightly pettier than they are greedy, and they are overdue to reap the consequences.”
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