器うつわの小ちいさい

expression, i-adjective

intolerant; small-minded; petty

Describes a person who is narrow-minded, unable to accept differences, or quick to take offense. Literally 'small vessel', implying a limited capacity for tolerance or generosity. Often used critically.

See also: 器が小さい

Antonyms: 器の大きい

• 彼かれは器うつわの小ちいさい人にん間げんだから、ちょっとしたことで怒おこる。

  He's a small-minded person, so he gets angry over little things.

• 器うつわの小ちいさい上じょう司しの下もとでは働はたらきたくない。

  I don't want to work under a petty boss.