caviling Definition
making petty or unnecessary objections; finding fault without good reason.
Using caviling: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "caviling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was caviling about the food being too salty.
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She spent the entire meeting caviling over minor details.
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The reviewer's caviling comments were not well received by the author.
caviling Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for caviling
- nitpicking
- quibbling
- carping
- pettifogging
- fault-finding
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Summary: caviling in Brief
The term 'caviling' [ˈkævəlɪŋ] refers to making petty or unnecessary objections, often without good reason. It is synonymous with 'nitpicking,' 'quibbling,' and 'carping.' Examples include 'He was caviling about the food being too salty,' and 'She spent the entire meeting caviling over minor details.'
