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pettiness Synonyms

Another word for pettiness

Choosing another word for pettiness depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being small-minded, spiteful, or overly concerned with trivial faults and minor grievances.

Usage Example

"The neighbors let their mutual small-mindedness turn a minor parking dispute into a months-long feud."

Strongest
small-mindedness
Strong
spitefulness
meanness
narrow-mindedness
vindictiveness
malice

• noun (Context 2)

The state or quality of being trivial, minor, or of little importance.

Usage Example

"Given the severity of the budget crisis, the committee was frustrated by the triviality of the proposed amendments."

Strongest
triviality
insignificance
unimportance
Strong
inconsequentiality
paltriness
frivolity

Opposites of pettiness

The opposite of pettiness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

significance
magnanimity
importance
generosity
broad-mindedness
seriousness
gravity
nobility
See all opposites of pettiness

• Nearby Words

petronia
petticoat
pettily
pettiness
petting
petty
petulance

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pettiness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pettiness
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