The quality or state of being insignificant or unimportant
“The pettiness of insignificant details shouldn't overshadow the main purpose of this project.”
A small-minded or narrow-minded attitude focused on insignificant matters
“After years of working in a toxic environment, she had grown tired of the constant pettiness among her colleagues, as they consistently wasted time arguing over trivial matters instead of focusing on the team's objectives.”
Inclination to display grudgingness, maliciousness, and meanness
“Her constant petty comments and acts of pettiness towards her co-workers revealed her underlying vindictive nature.”
A lack of integrity or honesty in one's actions or character
A predisposition to annoyance, anger, or impatience
The state or quality of having a little or ignoble mind
An unwillingness to spend money
Excessive focus on minor details or arguments, often to avoid the main point
The state or characteristic of being childish
Worthless or insubstantial talk, ideas, or activities
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