2
frivolous(adjective, reasoning)
2
fussy
2
hedging
2
hypercriticism
2
inconsistent(adjective, absurdity)
2
legalistic
2
nagging(critical, dissatisfied, disparaging, complaining, caviling)
2
nit
2
nonsensical(adjective, absurdity)
2
overcritical(critical, dissatisfied, disparaging, complaining, nit-picking)
2
paltering
2
pedantic
2
pettifoggery
2
petty
2
preposterous(adjective, absurdity)
2
prevaricating
2
quirking
2
trivial
1
cynical
1
aberration(noun, deception, mistake, error, falsehood)
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