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littleness

smallness / insignificance / slightness
[U] Uncountable

This term emphasizes the physical or conceptual quality of being small, often carrying a sense of fragility, modesty, or insignificance. While smallness is a neutral descriptor of size, littleness frequently evokes an emotional response, such as tenderness toward a child or a feeling of powerlessness in the face of a vast system.

Refers to the abstract quality of being small.

Meanings

Noun

The state or quality of being small in size, amount, or importance.

"The littleness of the kitten made it easy to hold in one hand."

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