petty

adjective

Of small importance; trivial: synonym: trivial.

adjective

Narrow-minded or ungenerous, especially in trifling matters.

adjective

Of lesser importance or rank; subordinate.

Small; little; trifling; trivial; inconsiderable or insignificant; of little account: as, petty payments; a petty quarrel.

Of minor importance or gravity; not heinous or serious: as, petty trespass; a petty crime.

Inferior as regards rank, power, capacity, possessions, etc.; not of great importance, standing, or rank: as, a petty prince; a petty proprietor.

noun

A junior scholar in a grammar-school; a little child attending school.

adjective

Little; trifling; inconsiderable; also, inferior; subordinate