pettily in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10
Definition
PETTILY: in a manner that is trivial, petty, or characterized by a focus on insignificant details or concerns.
Crossword clues for pettily
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "pettily".
- Acting in a trivial or minor way.
- Being overly concerned with small details.
- Behaving in a fussy or picky manner.
- Addressing issues that are of little importance.
- Reacting with a focus on insignificant matters.
Pettily sentence examples
- She responded pettily, refusing to acknowledge the compliment I had given her.
- His pettily expressed grievances only served to deepen the rift between them.
- The manager dismissed the employee's concerns pettily, rolling his eyes in disdain.
- Even in the face of criticism, she defended her choices pettily, unwilling to see any fault.
- They argued pettily over trivial matters, each refusing to back down for pride's sake.