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pettiness

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﹒The quality of being concerned with trivial or unimportant matters.

﹒The state of being characterized by an undue concern for trifles or a lack of generosity.

Examples

﹒His constant pettiness over minor office supplies created a tense atmosphere for the entire team.

﹒I was surprised by the pettiness of her remarks, especially considering how professional she usually is.

﹒The argument escalated quickly, fueled by nothing more than sheer pettiness and a refusal to compromise.

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