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petty

UK
/ˈpɛti/
US
/ˈpɛti/

Translations

pettyadjective
pettier
Comp.
pettiest
Super.
UK
/ˈpɛti/
US
/ˈpɛti/
mineurS’emploie surtout en droit et pour des infractions de moindre gravité.
He was charged with petty theft after taking a candy bar from the store.
Il a été inculpé pour vol mineur après avoir pris une barre chocolatée dans le magasin.
His petty attitude made it difficult for him to work well with others.
Son attitude mesquine lui rendait difficile de bien travailler avec les autres.
She was upset over a petty argument with her friend.
Elle était bouleversée par une dispute insignifiante avec son amie.
Additional translations
subalterneS’emploie pour une fonction ou un rang inférieur.
Synonyms
trivial
insignificant
minor
slight
negligible
paltry
meager
unimportant
Antonyms
important
significant
major
grand

Definitions

pettyadjective
Of little importance; trivial.
She was upset over a petty argument with her friend.
Narrow-minded or small-minded in attitude or behavior.
His petty attitude made it difficult for him to work well with others.
Minor or subordinate in rank or position.
He was given a petty role in the organization, which did not satisfy his ambitions.
Designating a crime or offence of lesser seriousness, typically punishable by relatively light penalties.
He was charged with petty theft after taking a candy bar from the store.
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