Faultfinding: meaning, definitions and examples

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faultfinding

[ ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndɪŋ ]

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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

Examples of usage

He was tired of her constant faultfinding and negative attitude.
Her faultfinding tendencies were starting to affect her relationships.

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general

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

Synonyms

blaming, condemnation, picking holes

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

Word origin

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.