noun
- a person who makes petty or unnecessary objections; someone who quibbles
Usage: Also spelled 'caviller' in British English
Examples
- The caviler complained about every detail of the proposal, no matter how minor.
- Don't be such a caviler—the plan is good enough to move forward.
- She earned a reputation as a caviler for constantly raising trivial objections in meetings.
- The caviler's endless quibbling frustrated the entire team.
- Rather than being a caviler, he tried to offer constructive feedback instead.
- The project manager dismissed the caviler's complaints as unproductive.