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- Dictionaryfault-finding/ˈfɔːltˌfʌɪndɪŋ/
noun
- 1. continual criticism, typically concerning trivial things: "the traditional manager will attempt to get results by fault-finding"
- 2. the investigation of the cause of malfunction in machinery, especially electronic equipment.
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Faultfinding is an adjective or noun that means being or showing too critical or fault-finding. Learn the synonyms, examples, and word history of faultfinding from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Faultfinding is the act of pointing out faults, especially faults of a petty nature; carping. It can also be an adjective meaning tending to find fault or disposed to complain or object. See the origin, synonyms and usage of faultfinding in sentences.
Fault-finding is continual and usually trivial criticism, or the systematic investigation of malfunctions in electronic apparatus. Learn more about the word frequency, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of fault-finding with Collins English Dictionary.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of fault-finding, a noun that means constant criticism, especially about things that are not important. Find out more with the Oxford Collocations Dictionary app and the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
Faultfinding is the act of pointing out faults, especially of a petty nature, or being disposed to complain or object. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of this word with examples from Collins Dictionary.
type of: criticism, unfavorable judgment. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings. adjective. tending to make moral judgments or judgments based on personal opinions. “a counselor tries not to be faultfinding ”. synonyms: judgmental. depending on judgment.
noun. continual and usually trivial criticism. the systematic investigation of malfunctions in electronic apparatus. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012.
