caviling

Verb

To raise trivial and unnecessary objections or criticisms; to find fault unnecessarily.

ریشه

From the Middle English word 'cavilen', meaning 'to raise trivial objections', which is derived from the Old French word 'caviller', meaning 'to mock' or 'to quibble'.

مثال

• He spent the entire meeting caviling about minor details.
• Stop caviling and start focusing on the bigger picture.
• She is known for her tendency to cavil over every decision.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Caviling remarks Caviling attitude Caviling criticism