petty
UK/'peti/US
IELTSGREB2
Definitions
adj.
Of little importance; trivial; narrow-minded or ungenerous in attitude.
琐碎的，小气的，心胸狭窄的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpettyother
=petty
Common Collocations
- 1.petty theft小偷小摸
- 2.petty officer军士长
- 3.petty cash小额备用金
Example Sentences
- 1.
The petty disagreement between colleagues disrupted the team.
- 2.
He was criticized for his petty and narrow-minded views.
- 3.
Petty theft in the store was becoming a problem.