hairsplitters

[US]/ˈheəˌsplɪtə/
[UK]/ˈhɛrˌsplɪtər/

Translation

n.a person who is overly concerned with trivial details; a person who argues about minor points

Phrases & Collocations

hairsplitters unite

hairsplitters debate

hairsplitters beware

hairsplitters thrive

hairsplitters gather

hairsplitters argue

hairsplitters analyze

hairsplitters focus

hairsplitters challenge

hairsplitters complain

Example Sentences

some people are just hairsplitters when it comes to grammar.

hairsplitters often miss the bigger picture.

in debates, hairsplitters can derail the main argument.

being a hairsplitter can be frustrating for team collaboration.

hairsplitters tend to focus on minor details rather than solutions.

he is known as a hairsplitter in the office.

hairsplitters can slow down progress in projects.

her hairsplitter tendencies made her a great editor.

some clients are hairsplitters, making negotiations difficult.

hairsplitters often have a hard time making decisions.

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