pettily

• Advérbio que significa "de maneira mesquinha" — isto é, com atenção excessiva a coisas triviais, estreiteza de espírito ou comportamento rancoroso por motivos insignificantes.

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.

   Mesquinhamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmeanlysmall-mindedlyspitefully

   Antônimosgenerouslymagnanimouslynobly