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Synonyms

faultfinder

American  
[fawlt-fahyn-der] / ˈfɔltˌfaɪn dər /

noun

  1. a person who habitually finds fault, complains, or objects, especially in a petty way.

Etymology

Origin of faultfinder

First recorded in 1555–65; fault + finder

Example Sentences

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Last week a canny faultfinder was being tuned up by Nashville's George Peabody College for Teachers.

From Time Magazine Archive

The only faultfinder was Donald Edgar of the Daily Express.

From Time Magazine Archive

After his conversion he made amends, though he was always the atrabilious faultfinder.

From Unicorns by Huneker, James

Yes, sir, the faultfinder is always a failure.

From Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" by Hains, T. Jenkins (Thornton Jenkins)

Having listened to the faultfinder, they vote; and having voted, they rarely relent.

From Socialism and Democracy in Europe by Orth, Samuel P.

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