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PETTINESS

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There are 3 meanings of the word Pettiness.

Pettiness - as a noun

Narrowness of mind or ideas or views

The quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
puniness10slightness14triviality16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unimportance18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lack of generosity in trifling matters

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
littleness10smallness11

Example Sentences

"Her constant pettiness made it difficult to have a peaceful conversation with her."
"I'm tired of dealing with his unnecessary pettiness over small matters."
"The team's pettiness and lack of cooperation resulted in their failure to complete the project."
"Don't waste your time getting caught up in the pettiness of office gossip."
"The pettiness of her actions showed how immature she was."
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Word Game Points

Is PETTINESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pettiness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PETTINESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PETTINESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pettiness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PETTINESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PETTINESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pettiness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PETTINESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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