O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

captiousnesses

/kæpˈtɪəsnəsɪz/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does captiousnesses mean?

noun

The quality of being captious; a tendency to find fault or make petty criticisms. Captiousnesses can be a hindrance to constructive dialogue and meaningful relationships.

Example

"Her captiousnesses towards the new policy were evident in her scathing review, which focused on minor details rather than the overall impact."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for captiousnesses

Antonyms of captiousnesses

Rhymes with captiousnesses

Etymologically related