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nitpicking
This term carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting a level of scrutiny that is not only unnecessary but actively irritating. It describes a mindset where the pursuit of perfection becomes an obstacle to progress, shifting the focus from the overall quality of a work to irrelevant minutiae.
As a noun, the word is uncountable. It describes a general behavior or a continuous process of criticism rather than individual instances of fault-finding. Consequently, it cannot be pluralized and requires partitive constructions if one wishes to refer to a specific occurrence, such as a piece of nitpicking.
Meanings
Excessively focused on small, insignificant faults or trivial errors.
Examples
エッセイの余白にある、些細なミスへの指摘は無視していいですよ。
彼は主旨に集中せず、一時間ずっと私のプレゼンの細かいミスを指摘していた。