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

Managers often piece together these scenarios after the fact, which leads to reactive decision-making, mistrust and a cycle of finger-pointing. —Brian Moroney, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Without them, negotiations can break down into finger-pointing rather than become productive sessions focused on the substance of a contract, Finn said. —Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025

What ensued was an orgy of finger-pointing and budget slashing. —Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for finger-pointing

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