nitpicking

avoid nitpicking over minor details; focus on the bigger picture.

he's always nitpicking my work, even when it's excellent.

let's not get bogged down in nitpicking about the wording.

i tried to explain, but he just kept nitpicking my argument.

the editor's constant nitpicking was frustrating and unproductive.

we need constructive criticism, not just nitpicking for the sake of it.

stop nitpicking and let's move on to the next task.

i don't appreciate his tendency to nitpick every little thing.

the project manager warned us against excessive nitpicking during the review.

it's important to differentiate between helpful feedback and nitpicking.

she accused him of nitpicking to undermine her confidence.