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petty in Latin

petty in Latin is minutus, pusillus — petty means minor or unimportant, especially compared to more serious matters.

petty in Latin

minutus
adj
pusillus
adj

What does "petty" mean?

  1. adj Minor or unimportant, especially compared to more serious matters.
    "It was just a petty disagreement over parking spaces."
  2. adj Small-minded and overly concerned with trivial things, often out of spite.
    "Refusing to invite her over a years-old joke felt incredibly petty."
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petty in a sentence

  • It was just a petty disagreement over parking spaces.
  • Petty theft carries a much lighter sentence than armed robbery.
  • Refusing to invite her over a years-old joke felt incredibly petty.

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What is "petty" in Latin?

"petty" in Latin is minutus, pusillus. petty means: Minor or unimportant, especially compared to more serious matters.

How do you use "petty" in a sentence?

Example: "It was just a petty disagreement over parking spaces." In Latin, "petty" is minutus, pusillus.

Are there other ways to say "petty" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "petty": minutus, pusillus.

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