finger-pointing

noun

fin·​ger-point·​ing ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌpȯin-tiŋ 

: the act of making explicit and often unfair accusations of blame

Examples of finger-pointing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For all the wailing and finger-pointing when Stamkos was not re-signed last summer, the Lightning’s confidence and resolve to not overpay for a star in his twilight years may have set Tampa Bay on another path to postseason glory. —John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2025

In their efforts to keep the artist happy, there was finger-pointing when things didn’t go Bieber’s way, sources reveal, especially concerning matters like budgets. —Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025

And, of course, there is voluminous finger-pointing over who, if anyone, will be held accountable. —Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025

In an op-ed last month for The Baltimore Sun, Colin Pascal wrote that Moore was bringing Washington-style blame game finger-pointing to Annapolis. —Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for finger-pointing

• disappointing
• anointing
• appointing
• pinpointing
• jointing
• pointing