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petty
01
having little significance
02
inferior in rank or status
03
narrow-minded and focused on trivial matters
Petty
01
the act of stealing property with a value below a certain amount, which is typically defined by local laws or regulations
petty
adj
pettily
adv
pettily
adv
pettiness
n
pettiness
n
Example
The dispute between neighbors was over a petty boundary line.
The argument stemmed from a petty disagreement over office supplies.
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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