smallness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est petit en taille, en quantité, en force ou en générosité.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being small in size, amount, strength, or generosity.

indénombrable

1. Physical sizeB2formal

   The quality or state of being physically small in dimensions.

   Petitesse (dimensions physiques)

   • The smallness of the room made it feel cramped.
   • He was surprised by the smallness of the antique dollhouse.
   • The smallness of the seeds made them difficult to plant.

   Synonymesdiminutivenesslittlenessminutenesspetitenesstininess

   Antonymesbignessbulkinessenormousnessgreatnessimmensitylargeness

2. Limited quantityB2formal

   The property of being a relatively small amount or quantity.

   Petite quantité

   • The smallness of the budget limited their options.
   • She was disappointed by the smallness of the portion served.
   • The smallness of the donation was still appreciated.

   Synonymesdearthinsufficiencymeagernesspaucityscantinessscarcityslightnesssparseness

   Antonymesabundancelargenessplentyprofusionquantitywealth

3. Lack of strengthC1formal

   The property of having relatively little strength, vigor, or intensity.

   faiblesse

   • The smallness of his voice made it hard to hear him.
   • The smallness of the protest indicated a lack of public support.
   • He felt the smallness of his efforts compared to the task.

   Synonymesfaintnessfeeblenessfrailtypuninessslightnessweakness

   Antonymesforcemightpowerstrengthvigor

4. C1formal

   A lack of generosity or pettiness in matters of importance.

   Mesquinerie

   • The smallness of his spirit was revealed in his petty complaints.
   • She was criticized for the smallness of her charity work.
   • His smallness in financial matters made him unpopular.

   Synonymesclosenessmeannessniggardlinessparsimonypettinessstinginesstightfistedness

   Antonymesgenerosityliberalitymagnanimityopenhandedness