Picayune

usgb/ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/
adjective

Something that is not important or valuable.

He always brings up picayune details in our meeting, which delays the main discussion.
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Not Worth Mentioning

Used to describe issues that don't deserve attention in the given situation.

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Arguing over who arrived first is picayune and distracts from the meeting's agenda.
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Slight Negative Tone

Carries a mildly dismissive attitude toward the item or subject being discussed.

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She dismissed his objections as picayune, unworthy of further consideration.
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Context Driven

Its significance depends on context; what's picayune in one scenario might be crucial in another.

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In large businesses, such picayune expenses are often ignored.
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