fault-finding
Britishnoun
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continual and usually trivial criticism
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the systematic investigation of malfunctions in electronic apparatus
adjective
Other Word Forms
- fault-finder noun
Example Sentences
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Much of the fault-finding has to do with the user base lenders target: typically younger people with lower financial security.
From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025
Animal lovers, passionate pet owners, fault-finding friends, anyone may come for you bearing digital torches and pitchforks.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024
According to Reuters, fault-finding conducted by the company in the aftermath of the volcano seemed to confirm a cable break.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2022
But I am not here to be cynical, or fault-finding.
From Washington Post • May 13, 2021
Yes, the presidency was a thankless job, “a most unpleasant seat, full of thorns, briars, thistles, murmuring, fault-finding, calumny, obloquy.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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