petty
Translation
petty, trivial, minor, small-minded
Examples
Don't argue over such petty details.
Don't argue over such petty details.
He made a petty comment about her shoes.
He made a petty comment about her shoes.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) + noun of little importance; small-minded Don't worry about petty details.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trivial, minor, insignificant; Antonyms: important, significant
Etymology
From Old French 'petit', meaning 'small'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who cares about 'pretty' little things that don't matter, showing they are small-minded.