Synonyms for nit-picking

Grammar : Adj, noun, verb

Spell : nit-pik

Phonetic Transcription : ˈnɪtˌpɪk

Top 10 synonyms for nit-picking

Other synonyms for the word nit-picking

Définition of nit-picking

Origin : "seek petty faults," also nit-pick, 1962, back-formation from earlier nitpicker. Related: Nitpicking; nitpicky.

As in particular : adj finicky, demanding
As in pedantic : adj bookish, precise
As in prim : adj particular, fussy
As in quibbling : adj carping
As in hard-to-please : adj extremely particular
As in captious : adj very critical
As in carping : adj complaining
As in inkhorn : adj pedantic
As in overcritical : adj critical
As in pedantical : adj pedantic
As in critical : adj fault-finding, detracting
As in exacting : adj demanding
As in fault-finding : adj critical
As in finicky : adj overparticular
As in fussy : adj meticulous, particular
As in hypercritical : adj captious
As in criticism : noun verbal disapproval
As in quibble : verb disagree over minor issues
As in pettifog : verb quibble
As in criticize : verb disapprove, judge as bad
As in distress : verb worry, upset

Antonyms for nit-picking

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