Caviler (Noun)
Meaning
A disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The lawyer was accused of being a caviler for constantly raising minor objections to the opposing counsel's arguments.
- Her colleagues grew frustrated with her caviler attitude, always finding fault in every proposal presented.
- The professor was known for being a caviler, often focusing on trivial details rather than the overall concept.
- His caviler nature made him unpopular in meetings, where he would nitpick every suggestion.
- The politician's opponents labeled him a caviler for his tendency to focus on minor flaws in his opponents' policies rather than addressing the bigger picture.