as in critic
a person given to harsh judgments and to finding faults
a tiresome nitpicker who seems to think that I can't do anything right
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Recent Examples of nitpicker
Maybe that’s why, compared with some other kinds of nitpickers, pop critics can seem especially extraneous.
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Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nitpicker
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Associated Press Democrats Grapple with Age Issue Former Democratic President Joe Biden's age was a defining issue of his presidency, with critics questioning whether the 81-year-old could sustain the demands of another term.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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But one thing critics agree on is that Elordi is a standout as Frankenstein's monster.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Nitpicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nitpicker. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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