quibbler

/ˈkwɪb.lər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who habitually finds fault or raises trivial objections; a petty objector.

“He’s a notorious quibbler who always tries to find loopholes in the argument.”

2. verb

to find fault or raise trivial objections in a petty or annoying way.

“Stop quibbling over the details and focus on the big picture.”

Synonyms

  • nitpicker
  • pedant

Antonyms

  • conciliator
  • mediator