Synonyms of nitpicking

nitpicking 1 of 2

adjective

as in quibbling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quibbling
• subtle
• petty
• nuanced
• trivial
• exact
• hairsplitting
• insignificant
• minute
• inconsequential
• frivolous
• nice
• negligible
• trifling
• finespun
• fine
• refined
• inconsiderable
• particular
• piddling
• picky
• meticulous
• delicate
• fastidious
• finicky
• fussy
• hairline
• exacting
• demanding
• finicking
• finical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obvious
• apparent
• coarse
• evident
• rough
• clear
• inexact
• plain
• manifest
• unmistakable
• unambiguous
• palpable
• unequivocal
• transparent
• broad
• indefinite
• careless
• sloppy
• clear-cut
• open-and-shut
• patent
• perspicuous
• heedless
• slipshod
• slapdash
• incautious

nitpicking

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verb

present participle of nitpick

as in complaining

to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant

her husband nitpicks about everything: from how she puts the plates away to how she files the bills

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complaining
• quibbling
• fussing
• niggling
• cavilling
• carping
• whining
• caviling
• moaning
• criticizing
• splitting hairs
• muttering
• bitching
• faulting
• squealing
• grumbling
• yammering
• griping
• kvetching
• bellyaching
• grousing
• kicking
• squawking
• wailing
• beefing
• whimpering
• growling
• murmuring
• yowling
• crabbing
• yawping
• yauping
• croaking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praising
• recommending
• commending
• applauding
• supporting
• approving
• complimenting
• endorsing
• backing
• championing
• indorsing