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petty Synonyms

Another word for petty

Choosing another word for petty depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 trivial procedural details instead of addressing the core budget."

Strongest
trivial
minor
insignificant
Strong
unimportant
inconsequential
trifling
paltry
negligible

• 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 small-minded and counterproductive."

Strongest
small-minded
mean-spirited
Strong
spiteful
uncharitable
ungenerous
vindictive
narrow-minded

• adjective (Context 3)

Of secondary or subordinate rank, status, or authority.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
subordinate
Strong
junior
minor
lesser
inferior
low-ranking
secondary

Opposites of petty

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

major
magnanimous
significant
chief
generous
important
senior
high-ranking
See all opposites of petty

• Nearby Words

pettily
pettiness
petting
petty
petulance
petulantly
pew

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