All cavillous synonyms

adjective cavillous

• reproachful — full of or expressing reproach or censure: a reproachful look.
• satirical — of, pertaining to, containing, or characterized by satire: satirical novels.
• scolding — a person who is constantly scolding, often with loud and abusive speech.
• sharp — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
• trenchant — incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting: trenchant wit.
• withering — to shrivel; fade; decay: The grapes had withered on the vine.
• faultfinding — the act of pointing out faults, especially faults of a petty nature; carping.