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petty criticism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | detraction |
| Type of | depreciation, derogation, disparagement |
Examples of petty criticism
petty criticism
But Joyce is such a good and enjoyable writer that any criticism seems petty.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
As long as the criticism isn't petty, vicious, personal, or otherwise way off base, we should take it to heart.
From the businessweek.com
Robert Bobb, the emergency financial manager for DPS, refuted criticism that he is pursuing only petty crimes.
From the freep.com
The governor was clearly having trouble coping and instead of backing away and deflecting the criticism, she engaged with every attack, however petty.
From the newsweek.com
It is not news but it is still informative and for you to make such a lame criticism leads me to believe you are a petty person with nothing better to do than find fault where no fault lays.
From the eatocracy.cnn.com
Wolff seems to brush aside the criticism of Murdoch, no matter who it comes from, as either sour grapes from a vanquished foe or the petty whining of a lesser person.
From the buffalonews.com
