fault-finders

[/ˈfɔːlt ˌfaɪndərz/]

nounpl: fault-finders (already plural)

críticos, pessoas que encontram defeitos

1. People who habitually look for and point out faults or defects in others or things

The fault-finders in the office are always complaining about the new system.

Os críticos no escritório estão sempre reclamando do novo sistema.

2. Those who are overly critical or quick to blame

Don't be such fault-finders; try to appreciate what works well.

Não sejam tão críticos; tentem apreciar o que funciona bem.

NYC Slang

gripers, complainers, haters

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

críticos, pessoas que acham defeitos

common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

pessoas que reclamam, críticos

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

críticos, palpiteiros

palpiteiros carries slightly negative connotation of unsolicited critics

Portugal

críticos, pessoas que encontram falhas

formal and standard Portuguese

find fault with

tear apart

pick holes in

nit-pick

carp at

split hairs

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