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pettiness

[ˈpɛtinəs]
noun
mesquinhez
1. The quality of being petty; smallness or triviality of character, mind, or importance
His pettiness prevented him from forgiving minor mistakes.
A mesquinhez dele o impediu de perdoar pequenos erros.
2. Concern with trivial matters; meanness or stinginess
The pettiness of her complaints annoyed everyone.
A mesquinhez de suas reclamações irritou a todos.
3. Lack of generosity or nobility of spirit
Pettiness has no place in true friendship.
A mesquinhez não tem lugar na verdadeira amizade.
Synonyms
smallnesstrivialitymeannessinsignificancepungencyminuteness
Antonyms
magnanimitygenerositynobilityimportancegrandeurbenevolence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mesquinhez
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mesquinhez
Common usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
mesquinhez
Standard usage, may also use 'pequenez' in informal contexts
Portugal
pequenez
Preferred in Portugal; 'mesquinhez' less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

petty cash
no pettiness among friends
rise above pettiness
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