"Petty-minded" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Petty-minded" Meaning

Having a petty-minded attitude means having a narrow and limited perspective, often focusing on trivial or unimportant matters, and being easily upset or offended by minor things. Someone with a petty-minded attitude may be overly sensitive, critical, and vindictive, and may spend too much energy on squabbles and minor disputes.

"Petty-minded" Examples

Usage Examples of "Petty-Minded"


1. Character Description

She was a petty-minded person who always found fault in others' opinions and decisions.

2. Disapproval

I think your criticism is petty-minded and unfair. It's just a minor mistake.

3. Necessity

In order to resolve the conflict, we need to avoid petty-minded arguments and focus on the bigger picture.

4. Critique

The reviewer was accused of being petty-minded in his scathing review of the new movie, focusing on minor flaws instead of its overall quality.

5. Social Commentary

In today's society, petty-minded behavior can be found everywhere, from social media to workplace gossip.

"Petty-minded" Similar Words

Pettifog

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Petite-fog is an informal or poetic term, especially among lawyers and scientists, for a quibbler or a litigant who is professionally skilled in cavilling at and evading the question an opponent is asking, rather than addressing the material points involved in the issue being debated.

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Pettifoggers

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Pettifoggers are people who are excessively concerned with and criticized for their petty details, trivialities, or matters of minor importance, often in a way that is considered annoying or pedantic. The term is often used to describe individuals who are overly precise, finicky, or meticulous about minor aspects of an issue, while ignoring more important ones.

Pettifoggery

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Pettifogging

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Petty and excessively concerned with minor details, often to the point of being obstructionist or annoying.

Pettily

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Pettiness

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Pettiness refers to a tendency to be overly sensitive, petty, or critical about minor issues or flaws, often in a way that is perceived as petty, childish, or mean-spirited. It can also describe behavior that is trivial, insignificant, or vexing, causing unnecessary tension or conflict.

Petting

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Petty

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Jealous or concerned with matters of little or no importance.

Petula

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Petulance

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Petulance refers to a sulky or uncooperative behavior, especially in a child, due to being crossed, refused, or thwarted. It is characterized by a sense of pouting, sulkiness, and sometimes even tantrums.

Petulant

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Petulant refers to behavior or mannerisms characterized by childrenlike pouting, sulking, or tantrums, often in a way that is unbecoming or annoying in an adult. It describes someone who is prone to outbursts of temper, being cross, or unreasonably sulky.

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Petunia

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Petunia is a type of flowering plant, often grown in gardens and hanging baskets, known for its trumpet-shaped blooms in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. The name "petunia" is derived from the French word "petun", which means "tuneful" or "harmonious".

Petunias

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Petunias are a type of flowering plant that is popularly grown as an annual garden flower. They have trumpet-shaped flowers that come in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, white, and red. Petunias are known for their ease of growth and maintenance, and they are often used in hanging baskets, containers, and beds to add a splash of color to outdoor spaces.