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- pronunciation:
- pe
ti
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adjective |
| inflections: |
pettier, pettiest |
| definition 1: |
of little importance or interest.
Most of the arguments I have with my friend are over petty matters.- synonyms:
- insignificant, trivial
- antonyms:
- gross, momentous
- similar words:
- idle, little, puny, slight, small
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| definition 2: |
mean, or having a narrow mind.
It was petty of him to refuse to help her.- antonyms:
- noble
- similar words:
- little, shabby
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| related words: |
mean, shallow |
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| derivations: |
pettily (adv.), pettiness (n.) |
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