faultfinder

UK: ˈfɔːltfaɪndə | US: ˈfɔːltfaɪndər

Definition

  1. n. a person who habitually criticizes or points out flaws in others or in things

Structure
fault <defect>find <discover>er <agent noun suffix>
Etymology

The word "faultfinder" is a compound noun formed by combining three morphemes:

  1. "Fault" (from Old French faute, meaning "defect" or "flaw")
  2. "Find" (from Old English findan, meaning "to discover" or "to perceive")
  3. "-er" (an agent noun suffix in English, indicating a person who performs an action)
    The term logically describes someone who actively seeks out and identifies faults, reflecting a straightforward construction from its components.
Examples

  1. The manager was known as a faultfinder, always nitpicking minor errors in reports.

  2. Avoid being a faultfinder; instead, offer constructive feedback.

  3. Her reputation as a faultfinder made her unpopular among her colleagues.

  4. The critic’s faultfinder tendencies overshadowed his genuine insights.

  5. A faultfinder rarely sees the positive aspects of any situation.