1. plural of caviler; people who make petty or unnecessary objections; fault-finders.
Usage: Also spelled 'cavellers' in British English.; Often used to describe people who criticize in a trivial or annoying way.

Examples

• The cavilers in the meeting constantly objected to every proposal, no matter how reasonable.
• Despite the project's success, cavilers found minor flaws to complain about.
• She dismissed the cavilers who questioned every detail of her plan.
• The team grew tired of the cavilers who refused to acknowledge any progress.
• Cavilers often focus on trivial issues rather than the bigger picture.
• Not all feedback comes from cavilers; some critics offer constructive suggestions.