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captious

/ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Translations

captiousadjective

more captious

Comp.

most captious

Super.

/ˈkæp.ʃəs/

The captious critic found fault with every aspect of the performance.

Придирчивый критик нашел недостатки в каждом аспекте представления.

Synonyms

captiousadjective

Tending to find fault or raise petty objections.

The captious critic seemed to take pleasure in pointing out even the smallest flaws in the performance.

Intended to confuse, entrap, or entangle in argument.

The lawyer protested the captious question that sought to mislead the witness.