caviling (Meaning)
caviling (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Cavil
caviling (a.)
Disposed to cavil; finding fault without good reason. See Captious.
Synonyms & Antonyms of caviling
caviling Sentence Examples
- His constant caviling over minor details slowed down the progress of the project.
- Instead of offering constructive criticism, she resorted to caviling about every aspect of the plan.
- Despite the overwhelming evidence, some critics continued caviling about the validity of the study.
- The manager grew frustrated with the employee's constant caviling and lack of productivity.
- It's important not to get bogged down in caviling over insignificant issues and focus on the bigger picture.
- The author faced criticism from caviling reviewers who nitpicked at grammatical errors rather than engaging with the content.
- Despite their best efforts to address concerns, some customers continued caviling about the product's features.
- The politician's opponents seized on any opportunity for caviling to undermine his credibility.
- Rather than appreciating the effort, she couldn't help but engage in caviling over the presentation's formatting.
- The team's success was hindered by infighting and caviling among its members.
FAQs About the word caviling
of Cavil, Disposed to cavil; finding fault without good reason. See Captious.
judicious, hypercritical,critical, captious, judgmental, carping,rejective, faultfinding, overcritical, harsh
uncritical, uncritical, charitable, undemanding, charitable, undiscriminating, undemanding,undiscriminating, forgiving, unfussy
His constant caviling over minor details slowed down the progress of the project.
Instead of offering constructive criticism, she resorted to caviling about every aspect of the plan.
Despite the overwhelming evidence, some critics continued caviling about the validity of the study.
The manager grew frustrated with the employee's constant caviling and lack of productivity.
