Nitpick (Verb)
Meaning
Be overly critical; criticize minor details.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The perfectionist editor was notorious for nitpicking every draft that crossed her desk, making it impossible for writers to meet her expectations.
- He tends to nitpick every little thing I do, even when I know I've done my best.
- Her nitpicking attitude towards her employees led to high turnover rates at the company.
- The movie reviewer was known for nitpicking plot holes that few others had noticed.
- Despite being a talented artist, his nitpicking nature made him dissatisfied with every piece he created.