adj. very critical; inclined to petty criticism; faultfinding; intended or designed to deceive or confuse
His captious mother never gave him any encouragement.
His captious mother never gave him any encouragement.
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cunning; deceptive; misleading; tricky
complimentary; encouraging; flattering
2 syllables
cap-tious
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