nitpicking (Meaning)
nitpicking
to criticize by nit-picking, to criticize for tiny faults that are usually of little importance, to engage in nit-picking
Synonyms & Antonyms of nitpicking
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FAQs About the word nitpicking
to criticize by nit-picking, to criticize for tiny faults that are usually of little importance, to engage in nit-picking
subtle,quibbling, exact, trivial, finespun, refined, inconsiderable, hairsplitting, minute, nice
clear, unmistakable, inexact, evident, rough, plain,obvious, apparent, manifest, coarse
The professor was nitpicking over the minor grammatical errors in the paper, making it difficult to focus on the substance.
The opposing lawyer's nitpicking questions wasted valuable time during the trial and irritated everyone involved.
The reviewer's nitpicking criticism of the book's formatting overshadowed the positive aspects of the writing.
The boss's nitpicking management style left the employees feeling micromanaged and resentful.
