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- [fawlt-fahyn-ding]
- /ˈfɔltˌfaɪn dɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawlt-fahyn-ding]
- /ˈfɔltˌfaɪn dɪŋ/
Definitions of faultfinding word
- noun faultfinding the act of pointing out faults, especially faults of a petty nature; carping. 1
- adjective faultfinding tending to find fault; disposed to complain or object; captious. 1
- noun faultfinding Excessive or petty criticism. 1
- noun faultfinding criticism, nitpicking 1
- adjective faultfinding critical 1
- noun faultfinding (a) finding fault; calling attention to defects 0
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Origin of faultfinding
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; fault + finding
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Parts of speech for Faultfinding
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faultfinding popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
faultfinding usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for faultfinding
adj faultfinding
- carping — tending to make petty complaints; fault-finding
- captious — apt to make trivial criticisms; fault-finding; carping
- censorious — If you describe someone as censorious, you do not like the way they strongly disapprove of and criticize someone else's behaviour.
- niggling — petty; trivial; inconsequential: to quibble about a niggling difference in terminology.
- querulous — full of complaints; complaining.
noun faultfinding
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
- nitpicking — to be excessively concerned with or critical of inconsequential details.
- grumbling — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
adjective faultfinding
- critical — If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
- reproachful — full of or expressing reproach or censure: a reproachful look.
- damning — If you describe evidence or a report as damning, you mean that it suggests very strongly that someone is guilty of a crime or has made a serious mistake.
- nitpicky — Finicky; overly critical; concerned with insignificant details.
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
Antonyms for faultfinding
adj faultfinding
- praising — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
adjective faultfinding
- uncritical — not inclined or able to judge, especially by the application of comparative standards: an uncritical reader.
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