nitpicker

[US]/[ˈnɪtˌpɪkər]/
[UK]/[ˈnɪtˌpɪkər]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who finds fault and points out trivial errors.; Someone who is excessively concerned with minor details.; A fastidious person.

Phrases & Collocations

a nitpicker

being a nitpicker

nitpicker tendencies

was a nitpicker

stop being a nitpicker

nitpicker extraordinaire

avoid a nitpicker

like a nitpicker

nitpicker's delight

called a nitpicker

Example Sentences

he's a real nitpicker, constantly pointing out minor flaws in my work.

don't be a nitpicker; focus on the bigger picture and the overall success.

she's a notorious nitpicker when it comes to grammar and punctuation.

i tried to ignore his nitpicking and move forward with the project.

the editor was a bit of a nitpicker, wanting every detail to be perfect.

avoid being a nitpicker; constructive criticism is more helpful.

his nitpicking tendencies can be frustrating to work with.

she accused him of being a nitpicker and not appreciating her efforts.

despite being a nitpicker, he genuinely wanted the best outcome.

i had to learn to filter out his nitpicking and focus on the core issues.

being a nitpicker isn't always a bad thing; it can improve quality.

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