The difference between Broad-minded and Petty

When used as adjectives, broad-minded means having an open mind, whereas petty means little, small, secondary in rank or importance.

Petty is also noun with the meaning: a little schoolboy, either in grade or size.

check bellow for the other definitions of Broad-minded and Petty

  1. Broad-minded as an adjective:

    Having an open mind; tolerant of diversity.

  1. Petty as an adjective (obsolete, _, except in set phrases):

    Little, small, secondary in rank or importance.

    Examples:

    "[[petty officer petty officer]]'', ''[[petty cash petty cash]]"

  2. Petty as an adjective:

    Insignificant, trifling, or inconsiderable.

    Examples:

    "a petty fault"

  3. Petty as an adjective:

    Narrow-minded, small-minded.

  4. Petty as an adjective:

    Begrudging in nature, especially over insignificant matters.

    Examples:

    "That corporation is only slightly pettier than they are greedy, and they are overdue to reap the consequences."

  1. Petty as a noun:

    A little schoolboy, either in grade or size.

  2. Petty as a noun:

    A class or school for young schoolboys.

  3. Petty as a noun:

    An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.

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