1. plural of littleness; the quality or state of being small in size, amount, or importance
Usage: usually used in abstract contexts to refer to multiple instances or aspects of smallness
2. plural of littleness; petty or trivial qualities; meanness of spirit or character
Usage: often used to describe narrow-mindedness or pettiness

Examples

• The littlenesses of everyday complaints seemed insignificant compared to the larger crisis.
• She was frustrated by the littlenesses of office politics and gossip.
• The architect focused on the littlenesses of detail that made the design exceptional.
• His littlenesses of character were revealed through his petty jealousies.
• Despite the littlenesses of their resources, they managed to complete the project.
• The poem explored the littlenesses of human ambition in the face of eternity.