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closeness vs pettiness

pettiness vs closeness

closeness and pettiness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
closeness Yes No No No
pettiness Yes No No No
As nouns, pettiness is a hyponym of closeness; that is, pettiness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than closeness:
  • closeness: extreme stinginess
  • pettiness: lack of generosity in trifling matters
Other hyponyms of closeness include littleness, smallness, miserliness.
closeness (noun) pettiness (noun)
the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous
characterized by a lack of openness (especially about one's actions or purposes) lack of generosity in trifling matters
the quality of being close and poorly ventilated narrowness of mind or ideas or views
close or warm friendship
extreme stinginess
a feeling of being intimate and belonging together
Difference between closeness and pettiness

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