1. resembling or characteristic of a pygmy; very small in stature or size
Usage: informal; often used descriptively rather than as a formal classification
2. insignificant or trivial in importance or value
Usage: informal; figurative use

Examples

• The pygmyish stature of the new recruit made him stand out among the tall soldiers.
• Her concerns seemed pygmyish compared to the larger problems facing the organization.
• The pygmyish proportions of the toy house delighted the children.
• He dismissed the criticism as pygmyish and unworthy of serious consideration.
• The pygmyish trees in the bonsai collection were carefully cultivated for decades.
• Their pygmyish efforts to improve the situation had little effect.