adjective
- excessively concerned with minor details or faults; overly critical about small things
Usage: informal
Examples
- My boss is so nitpicky that she corrects every tiny formatting error.
- Don’t be nitpicky about the decorations – they look fine.
- The editor’s nitpicky comments focused on comma placement rather than content.
- He’s too nitpicky to enjoy casual dining experiences.
- Her nitpicky nature makes group projects difficult.
- The teacher wasn’t being nitpicky; proper citation format really matters.