petty
adjective/mɨʃˈkiɲu/medium
mes·qui·nho
Definition
Lacking in generosity, breadth of view, or moral elevation; mean-spirited, small-minded.
It was a petty attitude to refuse help.
His criticism was petty and unfounded.
Common collocations
petty spiritpetty attitudepetty revenge
Etymology
Do latim 'meschinus', por via do italiano 'meschino'.