nitpick

verb (used without object)

to be excessively concerned with or critical of inconsequential details.

verb (used with object)

to criticize by focusing on inconsequential details.

noun

a carping, petty criticism.

adjective

of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a nitpicker or nitpicking.

Also, nit-pick.

Origin:
1965–70; nit¹ + pick¹

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WordNet

nitpick
verb
be overly critical; criticize minor details

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