faultfinding

noun

Synonyms of faultfindingnext
: petty, nagging, or unreasonable criticism

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Some of the faultfinding was directed at General Vasily Gerasimov, the head of the armed forces, in addition to Shoigu. Anton Troianovski, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Oct. 2022 Some of the faultfinding was directed at Gen. Vasily Gerasimov, the head of the armed forces, in addition to Mr. Shoigu. Neil MacFarquhar, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of faultfinding was circa 1611

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“Faultfinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faultfinding. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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