Nitpicky

/nɪtˈpɪk.i/
Adjective

Being overly concerned with minor details or faults; excessively meticulous.

She was so nitpicky about the report that it delayed the project's completion.
Visual representation of "nitpicky" - Being overly concerned with minor details or faults; excessively meticulous.

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nitpicky comments,nitpicky attitude,nitpicky details

Adjective

Being overly concerned with minor details or faults; excessively meticulous.

She was so nitpicky about the report that it delayed the project's completion.
Visual representation of "nitpicky" - Being overly concerned with minor details or faults; excessively meticulous.

Usage tips

Neutral

nitpicky comments,nitpicky attitude,nitpicky details

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "nitpicky"
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Consider the context

Use 'nitpicky' when describing someone fixated on details during criticism.

For example: 'The reviewer was nitpicky about the plot points.'
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Use with caution

The word can sound harsh, so be mindful of the context.

e.g., 'Don't be nitpicky over small errors in the draft.'
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Positive vs. negative

Reflect on whether you'd like someone to be thorough or nitpicky in their feedback.

e.g., 'I appreciate thorough reviews but not nitpicky ones.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Consider the context

Use 'nitpicky' when describing someone fixated on details during criticism.

For example: 'The reviewer was nitpicky about the plot points.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Use with caution

The word can sound harsh, so be mindful of the context.

e.g., 'Don't be nitpicky over small errors in the draft.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive vs. negative

Reflect on whether you'd like someone to be thorough or nitpicky in their feedback.

e.g., 'I appreciate thorough reviews but not nitpicky ones.'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Consider the context

Use 'nitpicky' when describing someone fixated on details during criticism.

For example: 'The reviewer was nitpicky about the plot points.'
LampPro Tip 2/3

Use with caution

The word can sound harsh, so be mindful of the context.

e.g., 'Don't be nitpicky over small errors in the draft.'
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive vs. negative

Reflect on whether you'd like someone to be thorough or nitpicky in their feedback.

e.g., 'I appreciate thorough reviews but not nitpicky ones.'
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