Nitpicking

"Nitpicking" in a Sentence (11 examples)

He is a genius at nitpicking.

Please don't nitpick just for the sake of nitpicking.

Nitpicking is just as often a sign of ignorance as it is a sign of understanding.

I'm just nitpicking, of course.

If you are clear about your objectives and tolerance for error, the team will know the difference between when they are being detail-oriented versus nitpicking.

Stop your nitpicking.

You're nitpicking.

He's nitpicking.

Stop nitpicking!

He's not nitpicking yet.

"Of all life's pleasures, I like nitpicking the best." -- Wally in Dilbert

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