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View synonyms for fault-finding

fault-finding

noun

  1. continual and usually trivial criticism
  2. the systematic investigation of malfunctions in electronic apparatus
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


adjective

  1. given to finding fault
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈfault-ˌfinder, noun
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Example Sentences

De Robeck agrees that we don't know enough yet to warrant us in fault-finding or intervention.

In a clean, well-kept room there will be less fault-finding, scolding and gloom than in a neglected one.

The poor lad had no desire to spend another winter with this cross, fault-finding dame.

He was suspicious and fault-finding with Scipio and the other servants, though they were never so busy for his wants.

This science teaches us to avoid fault-finding, bothering, boring, and other tormenting habits.

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