hairsplittings

[US]/'heəˌsplɪtɪŋz/
[UK]/'hɛrˌsplɪtɪŋz/

Translation

adj.excessively concerned with trivial details
n.the act of making fine or overly meticulous distinctions

Phrases & Collocations

hairsplittings matter

hairsplittings debate

hairsplittings discussion

hairsplittings analysis

hairsplittings argument

hairsplittings focus

hairsplittings issue

hairsplittings point

hairsplittings details

hairsplittings rules

Example Sentences

his hairsplittings during the meeting frustrated everyone.

we need to avoid hairsplittings and focus on the main issue.

her hairsplittings made the discussion unnecessarily complicated.

in legal matters, hairsplittings can lead to misunderstandings.

let's not get caught up in hairsplittings and move forward.

his tendency for hairsplittings often delayed decision-making.

hairsplittings can be counterproductive in team discussions.

she avoided hairsplittings to keep the conversation productive.

hairsplittings can sometimes obscure the bigger picture.

his hairsplittings were seen as a waste of time by the team.

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