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pettily

UK
/ˈpɛt.ɪ.li/
US
/ˈpɛt.ɪ.li/

Translations

pettilyadverb
UK
/ˈpɛt.ɪ.li/
US
/ˈpɛt.ɪ.li/
mesquinementSurtout pour une attitude ou une critique bornée, chichiteuse, avec une nuance de bassesse.
He pettily criticized his colleague's minor mistakes during the meeting.
Il a mesquinement critiqué les petites erreurs de son collègue pendant la réunion.
Additional translations
petitementPour exprimer une importance minime ou une manière mesquine; registre courant mais moins fréquent que « mesquinement ».
Synonyms
trivially
insignificantly
narrowly
meanly
petty

Definitions

pettilyadverb
In a manner that is trivial or of little importance.
She pettily argued over the smallest details of the plan.
In a way that shows an undue concern for trivial matters, often with a mean or spiteful attitude.
He pettily criticized his colleague's minor mistakes during the meeting.
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