fault-finder

fault-finder — noun

1. someone who keeps pointing out small mistakes or weaknesses in what other people

1.名詞C1
釋義

someone who keeps pointing out small mistakes or weaknesses in what other people do.

例句

At every rehearsal, Nora played the fault-finder and complained about each tiny mistake.

predicate noun: 'played the fault-finder' for a habit of criticism

The restaurant owner stopped inviting Feng because Feng acted like a fault-finder at every meal.

simile pattern: 'acted like a fault-finder' in a social setting

同義詞
  • critic

    broader and often neutral; can describe a professional reviewer

  • nitpicker

    more informal; focuses on very small details

  • grumbler

    suggests low, repeated complaining rather than direct criticism

反義詞
  • supporter

    someone who encourages people instead of searching for faults

文法句型

a fault-finder

be a fault-finder

sound like a fault-finder

用法筆記

Usually disapproving. It is often used for someone who points out minor problems instead of helping, especially in work, family, or group situations.

常見錯誤

❌The art magazine hired two fault-finders to review new films.
✅The art magazine hired two critics to review new films.
💡a 'fault-finder' sounds unfairly negative, while a 'critic' can be a professional reviewer.