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Meaning of
petty
in English
petty
us
//ˈpɛti//
uk
//ˈpɛti//
#common
Comparative Adjective
pettier
Superlative Adjective
pettiest
Definitions
Adjective
having
limited
;
selfish
or
small-minded
views
;
prioritizing
insignificant
concerns
having
little
importance
or
value
The
company
is
dealing
with
petty
issues
that
waste
a
lot
of
time
.
causing
frustration
over
minor
issues
;
vindictive
Her
petty
attitude
towards
her
colleague
is
causing
tension
in
the
office
.
begrudging
over
insignificant
matters
He
was
being
petty
about
the
small
amount
of
money
he
lost
.
narrow-minded
or
small-minded
The
petty
politician
was
more
concerned
with
personal
gain
than
public
welfare
.
Compounds / Phrases
petty crime