adjective Having little or no importance. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
a petty fault petty squabbles
adjective Having little or no importance. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
a petty fault petty squabbles
adjective Of persons or their behaviour: marked by or reflective of undesirably limited interests, sympathies, or views; begrudging, selfish, small-minded; also, preoccupied with subjects having little or no importance and not mindful of broader concerns.
Such literature may well be anathema to those who are too docile and petty for their own good.
adjective Inclined to cause frustration or annoyance to others out of spite over minor grievances; extremely vindictive.
My cousin is so petty—I forgot his birthday and he's been making snarky comments all week.
adjective Of or relating to the lowest grade or level of school; junior, primary.
adjective Little or small in size.
petty cash petty officer
adjective Little or small in size.
adjective Secondary in importance or rank; minor, subordinate.