Faultfinder: meaning, definitions and examples
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faultfinder
[ ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər ]
person
A person who habitually finds fault or criticizes
Synonyms
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
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
Etymology
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.