pettily

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière mesquine » — c'est-à-dire avec une attention excessive aux détails insignifiants, une étroitesse d'esprit, ou un comportement malveillant à propos de choses sans importance.

An adverb meaning "in a petty manner" — that is, with an excessive focus on trivial matters, small-mindedness, or spiteful behavior over minor issues.

1. In a petty mannerC1formal

   In a way that shows an excessive concern with small, unimportant matters, often in a mean or spiteful manner.

   de manière mesquine

   • He pettily refused to share the credit for the project.
   • She pettily complained about the color of the office walls.
   • They pettily argued over who would get the last piece of cake.

   Synonymesmeanlysmall-mindedlyspitefully

   Antonymesgenerouslymagnanimouslynobly