pettiness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun narrowness of mind or ideas or views
  2. noun the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous
  3. noun lack of generosity in trifling matters

Etymology

From petty + -ness.

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