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nitpick

/ˈnɪtpɪk/
nit · pick ˈnɪt · pɪk
English Definition
v. to find small or unimportant faults in something
中文释义
吹毛求疵
Significado en Español
criticar minuciosamente
한국어 뜻
사소한 것을 트집잡다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bới lông tìm vết
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Example Sentence

Stop nitpicking every small detail.

别再对每一个小细节吹毛求疵了。

Synonyms
criticize quibble carp
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “nitpick”:

  1. A criticize
  2. B praise
  3. C commend
  4. D compliment
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A — criticize. “nitpick” means v. to find small or unimportant faults in something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It is very annoying when people ______ over every little unimportant detail.

  1. A praise
  2. B ignore
  3. C nitpick
  4. D overlook
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C — nitpick. “nitpick” means v. to find small or unimportant faults in something

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Common questions about “nitpick”

What does “nitpick” mean?

nitpick — v. to find small or unimportant faults in something. In Chinese: 吹毛求疵.

How do you pronounce “nitpick”?

nitpick is pronounced /ˈnɪtpɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: nit · pick.

How do you use “nitpick” in a sentence?

Stop nitpicking every small detail. (别再对每一个小细节吹毛求疵了。)

What are synonyms for “nitpick”?

criticize, quibble, carp — all close in meaning to nitpick (v. to find small or unimportant faults in something).

Is “nitpick” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. nitpick appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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