faultfinding

Other forms: faultfindings

Definitions of faultfinding

1. noun

   persistent petty and unjustified criticism
   synonyms: carping

   type of:

   criticism, unfavorable judgment

   disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
2. adjective

   tending to make moral judgments or judgments based on personal opinions
   “a counselor tries not to be faultfinding”

   synonyms:

   judgmental

   depending on judgment
3. adjective

   tending to find and call attention to faults
   “an excessively demanding and faultfinding tutor”

   synonyms: captious

   critical

   marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws