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faultfinding

/'f/O/lt,f/aI/nd/I//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. persistent petty and unjustified criticism

    noun.communication

    Synonyms carping

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. The act of finding fault or blaming; -- used derogatively. Also <pos><i>Adj.</i></pos>

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. tending to make moral judgments or judgments based on personal opinions

    adj.all

    Examples
    A counselor tries not to be faultfinding.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. tending to find and call attention to faults

    adj.all

    Examples
    An excessively demanding and faultfinding tutor.
    Synonyms captious

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

faulefaulknerfaultfault linefaulterfaultfinderfaultfulfaultilyfaultinessfaultingfaultlessfaultlessly

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