Faultfinding: meaning, definitions and examples

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faultfinding

 

[ ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a conversation

The action or habit of criticizing or complaining about someone or something, especially in a way that is not helpful.

Synonyms

complaining, criticism, nitpicking.

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Word Description / Examples
faultfinding

Used when someone is constantly looking for mistakes or problems, often in a negative and unhelpful way.

  • Her faultfinding comments about the project were more frustrating than constructive
criticism

Used when someone provides a formal or informal assessment of something, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses. It doesn't always have a negative connotation and can be constructive.

  • The teacher's criticism helped the student improve their essay
complaining

Used when someone is expressing dissatisfaction or displeasure about something. This can be more casual and frequent in everyday situations.

  • He spent the whole day complaining about the bad weather
nitpicking

Used when someone is overly concerned with insignificant details or flaws, often in a trivial or petty way. This usually has a negative connotation.

  • Stop nitpicking every little error and focus on the bigger picture

Examples of usage

  • He was tired of her constant faultfinding and negative attitude.
  • Her faultfinding tendencies were starting to affect her relationships.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The act of looking for faults or mistakes, especially with the intention of criticizing or blaming.

Synonyms

blaming, condemnation, picking holes.

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Word Description / Examples
faultfinding

When someone looks for mistakes or flaws in others, often with a critical or negative attitude. It can be seen as nitpicking and is usually not constructive.

  • Her constant faultfinding made the team feel demoralized
  • He was tired of his boss's faultfinding and decided to resign
blaming

Used when placing responsibility for a mistake or problem on someone or something. It often has a negative connotation and is about assigning fault rather than solving the issue.

  • He kept blaming his co-worker for the project's failure
  • They were tired of being blamed for problems they had no control over
condemnation

Indicates strong disapproval and often includes public censure or denunciation. This term is severe and formal, typically used in serious situations.

  • The government faced international condemnation for its actions
  • His decisions led to widespread condemnation from his peers

Examples of usage

  • His faultfinding nature made it difficult for him to work in a team.
  • She was known for her faultfinding approach to problem-solving.

Translations

Translations of the word "faultfinding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 busca de falhas

🇮🇳 दोष निकालना

🇩🇪 Fehlersuche

🇮🇩 mencari kesalahan

🇺🇦 пошук помилок

🇵🇱 wyszukiwanie błędów

🇯🇵 欠点探し

🇫🇷 recherche de défauts

🇪🇸 búsqueda de fallos

🇹🇷 hata bulma

🇰🇷 결점 찾기

🇸🇦 البحث عن الأخطاء

🇨🇿 hledání chyb

🇸🇰 hľadanie chýb

🇨🇳 寻找错误

🇸🇮 iskanje napak

🇮🇸 villuleit

🇰🇿 қателерді іздеу

🇬🇪 შეცდომების ძებნა

🇦🇿 səhv axtarışı

🇲🇽 búsqueda de fallos

Etymology

The term 'faultfinding' originated in the 16th century, combining 'fault' and 'finding'. It initially referred to the act of searching for faults or defects in objects. Over time, it evolved to also include the habit of criticizing or complaining about others. The negative connotation of faultfinding has persisted through the centuries, highlighting the tendency to focus on flaws rather than positive aspects.

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