Word of the day
petty
1. of little importance; trivial
“both groups are known to fight over petty issues”
2. (of behavior) characterized by an undue concern for trivial matters, especially in a small-minded or spiteful way
“he was prone to petty revenge on friends and family”
adjective
/ˈpɛdi/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"I'm tired of hearing petty complaints about subjects of _____ importance."
Select three words related to petty
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- cute
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- elegant
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Choose the phrase that uses petty correctly
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Find a word related to petty
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