nit-picky

adjective

1. informal,  tending to raise petty objections; pernickety

Example Sentences

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

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The American Civil Liberties Union says it empowers “racist” local cops who use nit-picky infractions to flag and start the deportation of illegal immigrants.

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

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

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It’s a little nit-picky given the weather conditions, but Mayfield missed some short throws.

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Related Words

• choosy 
• discriminating 
• exacting 
• finicky 
• fussy 
• squeamish