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faultfinding

[fawlt-fahyn-ding] / ˈfɔltˌfaɪn dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
petty and critical
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“In a time when the focus should be on adding much-needed supply to the country’s housing market, it’s disappointing that the committee chose instead to pursue a faultfinding mission,” said Kristi DesJarlais, a spokeswoman.

From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2022

The faultfinding, especially from friends, appears to infuriate Eda, however, who said they are simply doing everything they can to save the family farm.

From Washington Post • Oct. 30, 2018

This lesson will likely resonate with many women who struggle with self-criticism, whether the critical voices in their heads come from mental illness or just from the faultfinding world in which we all live.

From Slate • May 24, 2018

Hearing examiners should have the discretion to allow opening statements by staff attorneys and attorneys for the parties, as long as they are consistent with fact-finding, not faultfinding, its report says.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2018

Rasheed’s faultfinding left her stricken in the kitchen with self-doubt.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini