nitpicking

[US]/[ˈnɪtˌpɪkɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈnɪtˌpɪkɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.excessively concerned with minor details; fastidious
adv.in a nitpicking manner
n.the habit of pointing out small faults or trivial errors; a tendency to focus on minor details
v.to find fault with minor details; to be excessively critical of minor details

Phrases & Collocations

avoid nitpicking

constant nitpicking

nitpicking over details

stop nitpicking

nitpicking behavior

doing nitpicking

excessive nitpicking

nitpicked relentlessly

avoiding nitpicking

serious nitpicking

Example Sentences

avoid nitpicking over minor details; focus on the bigger picture.

he's always nitpicking my work, even when it's excellent.

let's not get bogged down in nitpicking about the wording.

i tried to explain, but he just kept nitpicking my argument.

the editor's constant nitpicking was frustrating and unproductive.

we need constructive criticism, not just nitpicking for the sake of it.

stop nitpicking and let's move on to the next task.

i don't appreciate his tendency to nitpick every little thing.

the project manager warned us against excessive nitpicking during the review.

it's important to differentiate between helpful feedback and nitpicking.

she accused him of nitpicking to undermine her confidence.

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