pettiness
noun [ U ] disapproving uk/ˈpet.i.nəs/ us/ˈpet̬.i.nəs/
过于注重琐事;小心眼，心胸狭窄
the quality of complaining or getting angry about things that are not important
Arnold detested pettiness, meanness of spirit, and small mindedness. 阿诺德讨厌小气、卑鄙的精神和狭隘的心胸。
He is keenly aware of the sheer pettiness that can be the only revenge of unhappy people. 他敏锐地意识到，纯粹的小题大做可能是不快乐的人的唯一报复。
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- It's a symbol of both the strength and vitality of America and the pettiness and greed of America.
- He's thinking of moving to New York to get away from the gossipy pettiness of the British press.
- Criticism is often based on pettiness, ignorance or even lack of experience or understanding.