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Faultfinding
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Simple meaning
What does Faultfinding mean?
looking for mistakes to criticize
Dictionary definition
The habit or act of looking for mistakes and criticizing.
Example sentences
Faultfinding in a sentence
easy
Constant faultfinding hurt the team's confidence.
medium
Her faultfinding tone made the comment feel unhelpful.
hard
Good editing corrects problems without turning into unfair faultfinding.
Synonyms
Words like Faultfinding
criticismComments about problems or faults.
nitpickingFocusing on small or minor faults.
Antonyms
Opposite words
praisePositive words about what is good.
encouragementSupport that helps someone continue.
Word family
Faultfinding word family
Base word
faultfinding
noun
faultfinder
A person who often finds faults.
noun
find fault
To criticize or point out problems.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does faultfinding mean?
Faultfinding means looking for mistakes to criticize.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to faultfinding?
Criticism is close in meaning to faultfinding in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of faultfinding?
Praise contrasts with faultfinding.
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