cavil

UK
/ˈkæv.ɪl/
US
/ˈkæv.əl/
cavilsubstantiv
cavils
Pl.
UK
/ˈkæv.ɪl/
US
/ˈkæv.əl/
Übersetzungen
His constant cavils about the project were frustrating.
Его постоянные придирки к проекту были раздражающими.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
мелочная критика
Definitionen
A trivial or petty objection or criticism.
His only cavil about the plan was the color of the new office chairs.
cavilverb
caviled
Präteritum
caviled
Partizip Perfekt
caviling
Gerundium
UK
/ˈkæv.ɪl/
US
/ˈkæv.əl/
Übersetzungen
He tends to cavil at minor details during meetings.
Он склонен придираться к мелочам на совещаниях.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
To make petty or unnecessary objections.
She would cavil at every minor detail in the proposal, slowing down the entire process.
To raise petty objections to; to find trivial fault with (something).
Reviewers cavilled the novel for its unconventional structure.
cavilgerundium / partizip präsens
Definitionen
Inclined to raise trivial objections; pettily critical.
The committee grew tired of his cavilling attitude.