Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nit-pick

verb

/ˈnɪt pɪk/

Definition

To look for small or unimportant errors or faults, usually to criticize unnecessarily.

Examples

It’s easy to nit-pick someone’s work instead of giving constructive feedback.
She tends to nit-pick over small grammar mistakes in her essays.
Instead of nit-picking, try to appreciate the overall effort someone has put in.

Meaning

Nit-picking involves being overly concerned with details that are trivial or insignificant. It is often associated with criticism that focuses more on the minor aspects than on the main idea or issue.