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fault-finding

UK
/ˈfɔːlt ˌfaɪndɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔlt ˌfaɪndɪŋ/

Translations

fault-findingnoun
fault-findings
pl
pinaillementSens courant pour l’acte de relever sans cesse des défauts de manière tatillonne.
Her constant fault-finding made it difficult for the team to stay motivated.
Son pinaillement constant a rendu difficile le maintien de la motivation de l’équipe.
Additional translations
chipotageFamilier ; insiste sur une critique mesquine ou tatillonne.
Synonyms
censure
criticism
faultfinding
disapproval
condemnation
reproach
blame
fault-findingadjective
more fault-finding
Comp.
most fault-finding
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔːlt ˌfaɪndɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔlt ˌfaɪndɪŋ/
pinailleurSe dit d’une personne ou d’une attitude portée à relever de petits défauts.
Her fault-finding nature made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
Son naturel pinailleur rendait difficile le maintien de ses amitiés.
Additional translations
chicanierPlus soutenu ; nuance de critique tatillonne et procédurière.
Synonyms
critical
censorious
carping
hypercritical
nitpicking
peevish
quibbling

Definitions

fault-findingnoun
The act of pointing out faults or defects, often in a critical or negative manner.
Her constant fault-finding made it difficult for the team to stay motivated.
A habitual tendency or disposition to find fault; chronic criticism.
His relentless fault-finding made every team meeting exhausting.
fault-findingadjective
Inclined to find fault or criticize, often in a petty or nagging manner.
Her fault-finding nature made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
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