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pettiness

/ˈpɛtɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does pettiness mean?

noun

The quality of being petty; a tendency to give importance to trivial matters. A petty or trivial attitude or behavior.

Example

"Her pettiness was evident in the way she nitpicked every detail of the plan."

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