Faultfinder: meaning, definitions and examples

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faultfinder

 

[ ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who habitually finds fault or criticizes

Synonyms

caviler, critic, nitpicker

Examples of usage

  • She's a faultfinder who never sees the good in anything
  • He's always looking for mistakes to point out, he's such a faultfinder
Context #2 | Noun

general

A person who seeks out or detects flaws, defects, or errors

Synonyms

examiner, inspector, perfectionist

Examples of usage

  • As a faultfinder, she is skilled at identifying problems that others may overlook
  • His role as a faultfinder in the company ensures high quality standards are maintained

Translations

Translations of the word "faultfinder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crítico

🇮🇳 दोष खोजने वाला

🇩🇪 Kritiker

🇮🇩 pengkritik

🇺🇦 критик

🇵🇱 krytyk

🇯🇵 批評家 (ひひょうか)

🇫🇷 critique

🇪🇸 crítico

🇹🇷 eleştirmen

🇰🇷 비평가

🇸🇦 ناقد

🇨🇿 kritik

🇸🇰 kritik

🇨🇳 批评者 (pīpíng zhě)

🇸🇮 kritik

🇮🇸 gagnrýnandi

🇰🇿 сыншы

🇬🇪 კრიტიკოსი

🇦🇿 tənqidçi

🇲🇽 crítico

Word origin

The term 'faultfinder' dates back to the late 16th century, derived from the words 'fault' and 'finder'. It originally referred to someone who actively sought out faults or defects in various contexts. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a more negative connotation, describing someone who excessively criticizes or nitpicks. The concept of faultfinding has been prevalent in human behavior and relationships throughout history, reflecting our tendency to focus on negatives rather than positives.

See also: fault, faultfinding, faulting, faultless, faultlessly, faults, faulty.