fault-finding

British  

noun

1. continual and usually trivial criticism

2. the systematic investigation of malfunctions in electronic apparatus

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adjective

1. given to finding fault

Other Word Forms

• fault-finder noun

Example Sentences

Much of the fault-finding has to do with the user base lenders target: typically younger people with lower financial security.

From Barron's

Animal lovers, passionate pet owners, fault-finding friends, anyone may come for you bearing digital torches and pitchforks.

From Salon

Yes, the presidency was a thankless job, “a most unpleasant seat, full of thorns, briars, thistles, murmuring, fault-finding, calumny, obloquy.”

From Literature

Bowser’s fault-finding left no entity unscathed.

From Washington Post

According to Reuters, fault-finding conducted by the company in the aftermath of the volcano seemed to confirm a cable break.

From BBC