fault-finding

noun

1. continual and usually trivial criticism
2. the systematic investigation of malfunctions in electronic apparatus

adjective

1. given to finding fault

Derived Forms

• ˈfault-ˌfinder, noun

Example Sentences

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pointing the finger squarely at Congress in the fault-finding over the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, which sent tremors through the financial system.

From Washington Times

Yes, the presidency was a thankless job, “a most unpleasant seat, full of thorns, briars, thistles, murmuring, fault-finding, calumny, obloquy.”

From Literature

“It seems like people love sort of looking back and fault-finding, but I’m much more interested in learning so we can go forward and make the best decisions for what we need to do today,” said Califf, who split his time between Duke University and working for Google after leaving the FDA in 2017 following President Donald Trump’s election.

From Seattle Times

Bowser’s fault-finding left no entity unscathed.

From Washington Post

According to Reuters, fault-finding conducted by the company in the aftermath of the volcano seemed to confirm a cable break.

From BBC