finding fault
Pointing out flaws
Finding fault is criticizing or pointing out flaws, often in a petty or habitual way.
The phrase suggests looking for imperfections rather than stumbling upon them: She's always finding fault with my work.
A person who finds fault chronically is faultfinding—the trait implies negativity rather than helpful critique.
- blameAssign responsibility for wrongdoing
- nitpickingExcessive focus on trivialities
- criticizingVoicing negative assessment
- denouncementOpen condemnation of someone
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
pointing fingers · picking nits · reading the riot act · faultfinding · disapproval · rebuke · taking to task · accusation · calling out · carping · critique · indignation · scrutiny · grievance · throwing stones · looking for trouble · fastidiousness · troubleshooting
finding faultpraising
Voicing admiration
commending · lauding · extolling · applauding · complimenting
finding faultencouraging
Giving confidence or hope
supporting · affirming · building up · validating · boosting
finding faultaccepting
Willing to receive
forgiving · tolerating · turning a blind eye · excusing · taking at face value
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