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(hair-split-ter) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a person who makes fine or overly detailed distinctions.

Example Sentence

The hairsplitter looked for any little item to argue about. Spelled as 1 word.

More Example Sentences

He is a hairsplitter about grammar rules.

Synonyms

nitpicker; pedant; faultfinder

Antonyms

peacemaker

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