nitpicker
Aussprache: [ˈnɪtˌpɪkər]
Wort
Kontext: „criticism“
(noun) a person who looks for tiny mistakes or problems in something, often focusing too much on details that don’t really matter. It’s like if you take a magnifying glass to check if someone’s homework has a small spelling error instead of looking at the overall work.
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She’s a nitpicker, always making sure everything is perfect in her project.
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He isn’t a nitpicker; he looks at the big picture rather than the small mistakes.
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Do you think being a nitpicker can help improve quality?
Kontext: „personality“
(noun) someone who tends to be overly critical of minor details in people or situations, making it hard to appreciate the good things. It’s like when a friend only points out your small mistakes instead of acknowledging your efforts.
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My team leader is not a nitpicker; she praises our achievements and only gives helpful feedback when necessary.
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Being a nitpicker can make friendships difficult because people may feel judged all the time.
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Is being a nitpicker a good thing when working on a group project?
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