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nit-picky

British  

adjective

  1. informal tending to raise petty objections; pernickety

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She described the frustrations — head-scratching regulations, nit-picky bureaucrats — she’s dealt with while running her auto shop.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

“I’m really nit-picky on myself and the offense,” Bryant said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2022

All things considered, Flory knows it is a nit-picky grievance.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2021

Its nit-picky precision took me away from my desk and my deadlines.

From The Guardian • Dec. 1, 2019

But he does have this annoying little trait that I am wondering if I am just being nit-picky or if I actually have ground to stand on.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2013

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