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petty
01
insignifiant, trivial
having little significance
Example
The argument stemmed from a petty disagreement over office supplies.
The dispute between neighbors was over a petty boundary line.
The politician was criticized for engaging in petty personal attacks instead of addressing important issues.
02
inférieur, minable
inferior in rank or status
03
mesquin, banal
narrow-minded and focused on trivial matters
Example
His petty complaints about the office decor showed a lack of interest in more important issues.
The petty arguments among the team members were distracting from the project 's main goals.
He was criticized for his petty attitude towards suggestions that could have improved the project.
Petty
01
délit mineur, vol mineur
the act of stealing property with a value below a certain amount, which is typically defined by local laws or regulations
Exemple
The argument stemmed from a petty disagreement over office supplies.
The dispute between neighbors was over a petty boundary line.
The politician was criticized for engaging in petty personal attacks instead of addressing important issues.
Let's not waste time on petty grievances and focus on the bigger picture.
The court dismissed the case, deeming it a petty dispute not worthy of legal action.
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