noun
- plural of nitpicking; instances of finding fault with minor or trivial details; petty criticism
Usage: usually plural; informal
Examples
- Despite the overall quality of the report, the manager's nitpickings about formatting delayed the project.
- Her constant nitpickings about minor grammar errors frustrated the team.
- The editor's nitpickings made the revision process tedious and demoralizing.
- I appreciate constructive feedback, but these nitpickings don't improve the final product.
- His nitpickings over small details distracted from the main discussion.
- The coach's nitpickings about uniform fit seemed unnecessary during practice.