Cool MateMeaning of Petty
Relating to things of little importance; insignificant or trivial.
In simple words: Not important or serious; minor.
Petty in a sentence
- His complaints about the project were quite petty.
- They ended their friendship over a petty disagreement.
- She felt it was petty to argue about who would pay the bill.
- The manager dismissed the petty issues during the meeting.
- Focusing on petty details can hinder our progress.
How to use Petty
Use 'petty' to describe small issues or concerns. It can imply a lack of seriousness and is generally used in negative contexts.
Grammar pattern
attributive adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'petty' like 'petty cash' – small amounts of money not worth taking seriously.
Related words
Collocations with Petty
- petty complaint
- petty argument
- petty theft
- petty jealousy
- petty behavior
Synonyms for Petty
- minor
- trivial
- insignificant
- petty-minded
- small
Opposites of Petty
Common mistakes with Petty
- Confusing 'petty' with 'petty crime', which is specific to legal contexts.
- Using 'petty' to describe something significant or important.
- Overusing 'petty' in casual discussions that are not about minor issues.
Petty appears in
Petty in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تافه، صغير
غير مهم أو غير جاد؛ بسيط.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তুচ্ছ
গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বা গুরুতর নয়; ছোটখাটো।
- GermanDeutsch
Kleinlich
Nicht wichtig oder ernst; geringfügig.
- SpanishEspañol
Trivial
No importante o serio; menor.
- Persianفارسی
جزئی
مهم نیست یا جدی نیست؛ جزئی.
- FrenchFrançais
Vexé, mesquin
Pas important ou sérieux ; mineur.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मामूली
महत्वपूर्ण या गंभीर नहीं; छोटा।
- ItalianItaliano
Piccolo, Banale
Non importante o serio; minore.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pequeno, Trivial, Mesquinho
Não importante ou sério; menor.
- RussianРусский
Мелкий, ничтожный
Неважный или несерьезный; незначительный.
- Urduاردو
حقیر، ناچیز
غیر اہم یا سنجیدہ نہیں؛ معمولی۔
- Chinese中文
小气的，琐碎的
不重要或不严肃；小事。
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Frequently asked questions about Petty
What does Petty mean?
Not important or serious; minor.
What is the definition of Petty?
Relating to things of little importance; insignificant or trivial.
How do you use Petty in a sentence?
His complaints about the project were quite petty.
Can you give another example of Petty?
They ended their friendship over a petty disagreement.
What are synonyms for Petty?
Common alternatives include minor, trivial, insignificant, petty-minded, small.
What is the opposite of Petty?
Opposite meanings include significant, major, important.
What words go with Petty?
It commonly pairs with petty complaint, petty argument, petty theft, petty jealousy, petty behavior.
What are common mistakes when using Petty?
Confusing 'petty' with 'petty crime', which is specific to legal contexts. Using 'petty' to describe something significant or important. Overusing 'petty' in casual discussions that are not about minor issues.
How do you pronounce Petty?
US: //ˈpɛti//, UK: //ˈpɛti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Petty?
Use 'petty' to describe small issues or concerns. It can imply a lack of seriousness and is generally used in negative contexts.