Nitpick

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪtpɪk/

Nitpick (verb)

  1. To criticize small details in a way that seems too strict or unfair.
  2. To look for minor mistakes or wording problems and point them out.

Examples

  • She nitpicks small details instead of focusing on the main idea.
  • They nitpick small details during meetings and slow everything down.

Nitpick (noun)

  1. A complaint about small details, often made in a strict or annoying way.

Examples

  • Her nitpick about wording felt like an overly strict complaint.
  • The manager's nitpick delayed the project with an overly strict complaint.