nit-picky
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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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