faultfinder

noun

fault·​find·​er ˈfȯlt-ˌfīn-dər How to pronounce faultfinder (audio)
: one given to faultfinding

Examples of faultfinder in a Sentence

Faultfinders were quick to point out inconsistencies in the study. no sooner had we finished decorating the church than the parish faultfinder decided that she didn't like it
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Your relentless faultfinder—everybody has one—is quick to judge, minimize your accomplishments or demote you to an underdog. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of faultfinder was in 1558

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“Faultfinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faultfinder. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

faultfinder

noun
fault·​find·​er ˈfȯlt-ˌfīn-dər How to pronounce faultfinder (audio)
: a person who tends to find fault
faultfinding
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noun or adjective

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