captious
adjectiveDisposed to find petty faults or raise objections.
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nounA disparaging statement or action that diminishes someone's merit.
inconsequential
adjectiveOf little importance or significance.
nitpicking
nounExcessive or unjustified criticism of very small details.
trifling
adjectiveToo small or unimportant to deserve much attention.
trivial
adjectiveOf little importance, value, or consequence.
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