pettyness

[US]//ˈpetɪnəs//
[UK]//ˈpetɪnəs//

Translation

n.the quality or state of being petty; small-mindedness or narrow-mindedness in attitudes or outlook; the quality of being trivial or insignificant; lack of importance or significance; mean or ungenerous behavior; the quality of being stingy or spiteful

Phrases & Collocations

utter pettyness

Example Sentences

his pettyness over such a small matter surprised everyone.

she refused to stoop to pettyness despite the provocation.

the pettyness and jealousy in the office created a toxic atmosphere.

he displayed pettyness by holding a grudge over such a small matter.

the pettyness between the two rivals was evident to everyone.

she was full of pettyness and couldn't celebrate others' success.

his pettyness toward his former friend was unwarranted.

the pettyness in their argument shocked the neutral observers.

pettyness among the team members seriously hindered their progress.

they sank to pettyness when they started spreading rumors.

the pettyness over who got credit for the project was ridiculous.

her pettyness knew no bounds when she sabotaged his presentation.

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