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pettiness vs narrow-mindedness

narrow-mindedness vs pettiness

pettiness and narrow-mindedness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pettiness Yes No No No
narrow-mindedness Yes No No No
As nouns, narrow-mindedness is a hypernym of pettiness; that is, narrow-mindedness is a word with a broader meaning than pettiness:
  • pettiness: narrowness of mind or ideas or views
  • narrow-mindedness: an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior
Other hypernyms of pettiness include narrowness.
pettiness (noun) narrow-mindedness (noun)
the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior
lack of generosity in trifling matters
narrowness of mind or ideas or views
Difference between pettiness and narrow-mindedness

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