Definition of LITTLENESS

littleness

Meanings

Plural: littlenesses

Noun

  • the property of having a relatively small size
  • the property of having relatively little strength or vigor
  • lack of generosity in trifling matters
  • The property of being little, smallness.
  • Smallness of spirit; pettiness.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English litelnes, litelnesse, from Old English lytelnysse, lȳtelnes, equivalent to little + -ness.

Synonyms

pettiness, smallness

Antonyms

bigness, largeness

Scrabble Score: 10

littleness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
littleness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
littleness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

littleness is a valid Words With Friends word