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Definition of faultfinding

faultfinding

/ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndɪŋ/
fault · find · ing
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• noun

1

Continual, petty, or unproductive criticism of someone or something.

Example

"Years of constant faultfinding gradually eroded the mutual trust within their partnership."

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• adjective

1

Habitually disposed to pointing out petty flaws, defects, or errors in others.

Example

"The faultfinding supervisor rarely acknowledged the team's hard work and instead focused on minor formatting mistakes."

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• Nearby Words

faulkner
fault
faultfinder
faultfinding
faultily
faultiness
faulting

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Faultfinding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/faultfinding
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