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faultfinding
[ fawlt-fahyn-ding ]
/ ˈfɔltˌfaɪn dɪŋ /
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noun
adjective
tending to find fault; disposed to complain or object; captious.
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British Dictionary definitions for faultfinding
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, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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