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Faultfinder
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Simple meaning
What does Faultfinder mean?
someone who often finds mistakes
Dictionary definition
A person who often looks for mistakes or criticizes others.
Example sentences
Faultfinder in a sentence
easy
The faultfinder noticed every tiny error.
medium
A faultfinder can make group work feel discouraging.
hard
Helpful feedback is better than acting like a faultfinder who only criticizes.
Synonyms
Words like Faultfinder
criticA person who judges or comments on faults.
nitpickerSomeone who focuses on tiny mistakes.
Antonyms
Opposite words
supporterSomeone who encourages or helps.
praiserSomeone who gives praise.
Word family
Faultfinder word family
Base word
faultfinder
noun
faultfinders
More than one faultfinder.
noun
faultfinding
The act of looking for faults.
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Practice 1
What does faultfinder mean?
Faultfinder means someone who often finds mistakes.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to faultfinder?
Critic is close in meaning to faultfinder in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of faultfinder?
Supporter contrasts with faultfinder.
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