Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mesquinerie
Noun
/mɛs.kɪˈnɛr.i/
Definition
Mesquinerie refers to the quality of being petty or mean, particularly in a narrow-minded or small-minded manner.
Examples
- Her mesquinerie was evident when she refused to share her toys with her friends.
- His mesquinerie in business dealings left a sour taste among his colleagues.
Meaning
The term typically describes actions or behaviors that are considered stingy, ungenerous, or lacking in kindness.
Synonyms
- stinginess
- mean-spiritedness
- pettiness
- narrow-mindedness
