nitpicking Synonyms

Strongest:

to criticize by nit-picking, to criticize for tiny faults that are usually of little importance, to engage in nit-picking

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.
The politician's nitpicking attacks on his opponent's policies were more about personal animosity than genuine concern.
The nitpicking details of the contract left both parties frustrated and uncertain about their obligations.
The nitpicking neighbor's constant complaints about noise and property maintenance created a hostile atmosphere in the community.
The doctor's nitpicking examination revealed nothing significant, leaving the patient feeling frustrated and anxious.
The teacher's nitpicking grading system made it difficult for students to achieve a fair assessment of their work.
The editor's nitpicking review of the manuscript resulted in countless revisions and delays.

to criticize by nit-picking, to criticize for tiny faults that are usually of little importance, to engage in nit-picking

quibbling, subtle, negligible, inconsequential, particular, finespun, nice, minute, nuanced, trivial

coarse, plain, manifest,obvious, clear, unmistakable, evident, apparent, rough, inexact

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.