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Picayune

usgb/ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/Volume
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Not Worth MentioningPlay
Used to describe issues that don't deserve attention in the given situation. SlideArguing over who arrived first is picayune and distracts from the meeting's agenda.
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Slight Negative TonePlay
Carries a mildly dismissive attitude toward the item or subject being discussed. SlideShe dismissed his objections as picayune, unworthy of further consideration.
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Context DrivenPlay
Its significance depends on context; what's picayune in one scenario might be crucial in another. SlideIn large businesses, such picayune expenses are often ignored.