Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

captious

Adjective

ˈkap-chəs

Definition

Inclined to make unnecessarily picky or critical comments; likely to find fault or raise objections.

Examples

Her captious remarks during the meeting made it difficult for the team to focus on the main issues.
He had a captious attitude toward the project, constantly questioning the smallest decisions made by his colleagues.
The captious reviewer seemed determined to find something wrong with every aspect of the film.

Meaning

The term ‘captious’ describes a person who is often overly critical or who tends to nitpick, focusing on trivial details to create an argument or point out flaws.