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petty Antonyms

Opposite of petty

Because the opposite of petty shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of little importance, scale, or seriousness; trivial or minor.

Usage Example

"The committee wasted two hours debating major procedural details instead of addressing the core budget."

Strongest
major
significant
important
Strong
serious
substantial
momentous

• adjective (Context 2)

Unduly concerned with trivial matters, especially in a small-minded, spiteful, or ungenerous way.

Usage Example

"Holding a grudge over an accidental slight is both magnanimous and counterproductive."

Strongest
magnanimous
generous
Strong
forgiving
broad-minded
gracious
noble

• adjective (Context 3)

Of secondary or subordinate rank, status, or authority.

Usage Example

"The local magistrate relied on several chief officials to collect taxes across the province."

Strongest
chief
senior
Strong
superior
high-ranking
supreme

Similar words to petty

Words similar to petty shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

small-minded
trivial
minor
mean-spirited
insignificant
subordinate
unimportant
spiteful
See all synonyms of petty

• Nearby Words

petrochemical
pettily
pettiness
petty
petulance
petulantly
phallic

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Petty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/petty
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