faultfinding

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun persistent petty and unjustified criticism
  2. adjective tending to make moral judgments or judgments based on personal opinions
  3. adjective tending to find and call attention to faults

Etymology

From fault + finding.

In classic literature

Synonyms

carping

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