1. people who find fault with small, unimportant details or criticize minor flaws
Usage: informal; often disapproving

Examples

• The nitpickers in the group complained about every tiny error in the presentation.
• Don’t be such nitpickers – the overall project is excellent.
• The editor was known as one of the worst nitpickers in the publishing house.
• Nitpickers often miss the big picture while focusing on trivial mistakes.
• The restaurant received harsh reviews from nitpickers who criticized the placement of garnishes.
• Some nitpickers spent hours debating the font choice for the invitation.