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captious

/kæpˈtɪəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does captious mean?

adjective

Given to finding fault or making critical remarks, often in a petty or annoying way. Characterized by a tendency to be overly critical or fault-finding.

Example

"The captious reviewer criticized the movie for its minor flaws, completely missing its overall impact."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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