nitpick
The word “nitpick” has 2 syllables: nit-pick
It's pronounced as /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/
What is synonym and antonym for nitpick?
In the thesaurus, “nitpick” has 32 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nitpick along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nitpick
- beef
- bellyache
- bitch
- carp
- cavil
- complain
- crab
- criticize
- croak
- fault
- fuss
- gripe
- grouse
- growl
- grumble
- kick
- kvetch
- moan
- murmur
- mutter
- niggle
- quibble
- split hairs
- squawk
- squeal
- wail
- whimper
- whine
- yammer
- yaup
- yawp
- yowl
Antonyms for nitpick
- applaud
- approve
- back
- champion
- commend
- compliment
- endorse
- indorse
- praise
- recommend
- support
Meanings of nitpick
- verb
- To correct minutiae or find fault in unimportant details.
- To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair.
Example Sentences
- Try not to nitpick every small detail of the project.
- He tends to nitpick instead of seeing the bigger picture.
- It’s easy to nitpick someone else’s work without offering real help.
- She didn’t want to nitpick, but the mistake needed correcting.
- They began to nitpick about wording rather than focus on the idea.
On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nitpick, such as: applaud, approve, back, beef, bellyache, bitch, carp.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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