Littleness

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪtnəl.nəs/

Definitions of littleness

noun the quality or state of being little in size or amount

Example Sentences

A1 The littleness of the puppy made it even more adorable.

A2 She was surprised by the littleness of the portion served at the restaurant.

B1 The littleness of the village made it feel cozy and intimate.

B2 The littleness of her mistake was quickly forgotten in the grand scheme of things.

C1 The littleness of his ambition hindered his ability to reach his full potential.

C2 The littleness of her understanding of the situation led to misunderstandings and conflicts.

Examples of littleness in a Sentence

formal The littleness of the seedling made it vulnerable to harsh weather conditions.

informal I couldn't believe the littleness of the portions at that fancy restaurant.

slang Her littleness compared to her friends always made her feel self-conscious.

figurative The littleness of his ambitions held him back from reaching his full potential.

Grammatical Forms of littleness

• plural: littlenesses
• comparative: less little
• superlative: least little
• present tense: is little
• future tense: will be little
• perfect tense: has been little
• continuous tense: is being little
• singular: littleness
• positive degree: little
• infinitive: to be little
• gerund: being little
• participle: little

Origin and Evolution of littleness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'littleness' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'lytlenes'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'littleness' has retained its original meaning of being small in size or amount, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe qualities such as insignificance or lack of importance.