faultfinder
UK/'fɒ:ltfaindә/US
GRE
Definitions
n.
A person who habitually criticizes and points out small errors.
吹毛求疵的人；爱挑剔的人。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfault (failure, flaw) + finder (one who finds) = someone who is always finding faults — a habitual critic. Literal compound from 'find fault.'
Root fault still carries 4 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.a constant faultfinder不停挑刺的人
- 2.an endless faultfinder没完没了的挑剔者
Example Sentences
- 1.
No one enjoys working for such a constant faultfinder.
- 2.
Don't be a faultfinder; offer solutions, not just complaints.