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nitpicker

Pronunciation: [ˈnɪtˌpɪkər]

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Learn how to use nitpicker in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

She’s a nitpicker, always making sure everything is perfect in her project.

Example

He isn’t a nitpicker; he looks at the big picture rather than the small mistakes.

Example

Do you think being a nitpicker can help improve quality?

Context: “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.

Example

My team leader is not a nitpicker; she praises our achievements and only gives helpful feedback when necessary.

Example

Being a nitpicker can make friendships difficult because people may feel judged all the time.

Example

Is being a nitpicker a good thing when working on a group project?

How to pronounce nitpicker

Pronunciation: [ˈnɪtˌpɪkər]

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