CEFR A2

petty

adjective

Meaning

Of little importance; trivial or narrow-minded.

Examples

Don't waste your energy on petty squabbles.
She was criticized for her petty behavior towards her colleagues.

Synonyms: small, trivial, insignificant, frivolous

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petty (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛti/

Definition

Of little importance; trivial or narrow-minded.

Examples

Don't waste your energy on petty squabbles.
She was criticized for her petty behavior towards her colleagues.
The judge dismissed the case as a petty dispute.

Synonyms of petty

Words with a similar meaning to petty:

small
trivial
insignificant
frivolous

Antonyms of petty

Words with the opposite meaning to petty:

important
significant
major

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