faultfinding

[ fawlt-fahyn-ding ]

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noun

the act of pointing out faults, especially faults of a petty nature; carping.

adjective

tending to find fault; disposed to complain or object; captious.

Origin of faultfinding

First recorded in 1620–30; fault + finding

Other words for faultfinding

2	critical, censorious

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How to use faultfinding in a sentence

De Robeck agrees that we don't know enough yet to warrant us in fault-finding or intervention.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian Hamilton
In a clean, well-kept room there will be less fault-finding, scolding and gloom than in a neglected one.
The Library of Work and Play: Housekeeping | Elizabeth Hale Gilman
The poor lad had no desire to spend another winter with this cross, fault-finding dame.
The Green Forest Fairy Book | Loretta Ellen Brady
He was suspicious and fault-finding with Scipio and the other servants, though they were never so busy for his wants.
Richard Carvel, Complete | Winston Churchill
This science teaches us to avoid fault-finding, bothering, boring, and other tormenting habits.
How to be Happy Though Married | E. J. Hardy.

British Dictionary definitions for fault-finding

fault-finding

noun

continual and usually trivial criticism
the systematic investigation of malfunctions in electronic apparatus

adjective

given to finding fault

Derived forms of fault-finding

fault-finder, noun

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