Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nitpicking
Noun
/ˈnɪtˌpɪkɪŋ/
Definition
The act of looking for small or unimportant errors or faults, usually to criticize unnecessarily.
Examples
- Her nitpicking on the project caused unnecessary delays.
- He tends to nitpick every detail of the presentation, making it hard to focus on the overall message.
- Despite the nitpicking, the report was well-received.
Meaning
Nitpicking refers to focusing on trivial issues or details rather than the big picture.
Synonyms
- quibbling
- cavil
- fuss
- petty criticism
