Dictionary Entry
petty
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Meaning
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Showing excessive concern for trivial matters or having little importance.
Example Sentence
He was criticized for his petty complaints about the office supplies.
Usage Note
Use 'petty' to describe actions, concerns, or people focused on small, unimportant details, often in a negative or dismissive way, or to describe something of little importance.