Definitions for faultfinding

faultfinding fault·find·ing

Spelling: [fawlt-fahyn-ding]
IPA: /ˈfɔltˌfaɪn dɪŋ/

Faultfinding is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 20 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 25 points.

You can make 469 anagrams from letters in faultfinding (adffgiilnntu).

Definitions for faultfinding

noun

  1. the act of pointing out faults, especially faults of a petty nature; carping.

adjective

  1. tending to find fault; disposed to complain or object; captious.

Origin of faultfinding

First recorded in 1620-30; fault + finding

Examples for faultfinding

It is no time for faultfinding or resentment, said he, gently.

It was not long, however, until it seemed there was nothing that escaped his faultfinding.

Rosanna was as nervous as a real playwright when he has to read his lines to a scowly, faultfinding manager.

After arriving here she has seemed low spirited, cranky and faultfinding.

Her first instinct was faultfinding, as against the child for screaming.

Her husband had long been crippled with rheumatism, and was bitter and faultfinding.

Mrs. Ericson was harsh and faultfinding, constantly wounding the boy's pride; and Olaf was always setting her against him.

With us complaining, scolding and faultfinding, was indulged in by all.

To any who had formed the idea that Mark Twain was irascible, exacting, and faultfinding, they will perhaps be a revelation.

Mrs. Hobbs, in spite of her faultfinding and temper, had been a competent and careful housekeeper.

Word Value for faultfinding
Scrable

20

Words with friends

25

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