faultfinder
|fault-find-er|
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/ˈfɔltˌfaɪndər/
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/ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndə/
habitual critic
Etymology
Etymology Information
'faultfinder' originates from the combination of 'fault' and 'finder', where 'fault' meant 'a defect or imperfection' and 'finder' meant 'one who discovers or detects'.
Historical Evolution
'faultfinder' evolved from the Middle English word 'faute' and 'finder', eventually becoming the modern English word 'faultfinder'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who finds defects', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who habitually finds fault or criticizes.
The manager was known as a faultfinder, always pointing out mistakes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45