Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nit-picking
noun
/nɪtˈpɪkɪŋ/
Definition
The act of looking for faults or errors in something that is otherwise good.
Examples
- Her nit-picking about the project made it difficult for the team to move forward.
- Instead of appreciating the effort, he just kept nit-picking every small mistake.
- The teacher’s nit-picking on grammar overshadowed the students’ creativity.
Meaning
Nit-picking refers to the practice of overly criticizing minor details or imperfections instead of focusing on the larger context or overall quality.
Synonyms
- carping
- fussiness
- fixation
- petty criticism
