I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: fault (I) + finding, from gerund of find
: the tendency to unremitting petty especially unjustified criticisms or the act of persistently finding petty flaws and inadequacies in another
reviews of appreciation and not of contemptuous faultfinding — A.C.Benson
II. adjective
Etymology: fault (I) + finding, from present participle of find
: disposed to or given to faultfinding : unreasonably or perversely noticing and stressing faults
his faultfinding critic — J.T.Field
Synonyms: see critical