Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
picayune
Adjective
/ˌpɪkəˈjun/
Definition
Of little value or importance; petty.
Examples
- His picayune concerns about the project distracted him from the real issues.
- They argued over picayune details instead of focusing on the main objective.
Meaning
The term ‘picayune’ describes something that is insignificant or trivial.
Synonyms
- Trivial
- Insignificant
- Niggling
- Petty
- Minor
