petty
adjective
of little or no importance or consequence.
pettiest
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superlativeof petty.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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It’s elementary: Characters can do outlandish things, commit outrageous crimes, be inspired by the pettiest of motives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
Furst insisted no topic is off the table, from the pettiest accusation to the most serious charge.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
Apparently in the pettiest manner imaginable, judging by Monday morning’s episode of Fox & Friends.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2019
This is just the pettiest host behavior in my recent memory — at least.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 12, 2018
It applies mainly to the pettiest offences, or to infractions of police regulations, and can be punished by fine or by imprisonment under a week, or by both fine and imprisonment, limited to a week.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various
