Definition of PETTINESS

pettiness

Meanings

Plural: pettinesses

Noun

  • narrowness of mind or ideas or views
  • the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous
  • lack of generosity in trifling matters
  • The quality of being petty.
  • A petty behaviour, attitude, etc.

Origin / Etymology

From petty + -ness.

Scrabble Score: 11

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

Words With Friends Score: 13

pettiness is a valid Words With Friends word