littleness

[lit-uhl-nis]

noun

1. the quality or state of being little.

Example Sentences

These postulates take form in the attributes that seem so clearly to characterize littleness:

From Salon

“God loves littleness, and through it he loves to accomplish great things,” Francis told priests, nuns and bishops from around the region during a Saturday encounter in the cathedral.

From Seattle Times

In his homily, Francis urged the faithful to focus on the “littleness” of Jesus, and remember that he came into the world poor, without even a proper crib.

From Washington Times

They elevated me from all littleness of feeling, and although they did not remove my grief, they subdued and tranquillised it.

From Literature

Here is the country of littleness, where words first fell into your mouths.

From Literature