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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    trivial insignificant minor slight small paltry negligible meager scanty puny feeble weak frivolous foolish ridiculous absurd ludicrous puerile childish immature insignificant inconsequential unimportant minor petty trifling banal mundane ordinary usual commonplace everyday ordinary prosaic dull monotonous humdrum tedious irksome annoying vexing irritating bothersome galling maddening infuriating exasperating

    Meaning of Petty

    The primary meaning of the word "petty" is something that is insignificant or of little importance.

    Definitions

    • Oxford Languages defines "petty" as:
    • * (of a problem or issue) small and not important
    • * (of a person or their behavior) having a narrow or limited mind or outlook
    • * (of a crime or offense) relatively minor
    • * Other definitions include:
    • * (of a thing) small in amount or degree
    • * (of a person) having a quarrelsome or contentious nature

    Etymology of Petty

    The word "petty" has its origins in Old French "petit", meaning small, and Latin "parvus", also meaning small.
    Historically, the word has been used to describe something or someone that is insignificant, trifling, or of little importance.

    Example Uses

    • The petty squabbles between the two neighbors were annoying the whole community.
    • * She was arrested for a petty crime, but it still had serious consequences.
    • * The company was fined for a petty offense, but it damaged their reputation.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    significant major important substantial considerable notable notable considerable substantial major important significant serious severe grave critical crucial vital essential principal chief main primary paramount dominant overriding supreme cardinal pivotal key central fundamental

    Related Nouns

    offense crime problem issue concern worry trouble annoyance irritation frustration anger rage fury indignation resentment bitterness rancor spite malice hatred hostility animosity antagonism conflict dispute quarrel feud rivalry competition contest challenge test trial tribulation affliction hardship suffering distress

    Related Verbs

    annoy irritate vex bother trouble worry concern disturb perturb ruffle rile inflame infuriate exasperate frustrate anger enrage provoke incite agitate stir arouse kindle spark ignite fuel fan inflame intensify escalate worsen aggravate exacerbate compound complicate confuse perplex puzzle baffle bewilder confound

    Related Adjectives

    small insignificant minor trivial frivolous foolish ridiculous absurd ludicrous puerile childish immature inconsequential unimportant minor paltry negligible meager scanty puny feeble weak frivolous foolish ridiculous annoying vexing irritating bothersome galling maddening infuriating exasperating distressing troublesome worrisome disturbing perturbing ruffling riling inflaming infuriating exasperating frustrating angering enraging provoking inciting agitating stirring arousing kindling sparking igniting fueling fanning inflaming intensifying escalating worsening aggravating exacerbating compounding complicating confusing perplexing puzzling baffling bewildering confounding