Synonyms of splits hairs

splits hairs

phrase

present tense third-person singular of split hairs

as in complains

to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant

They fussed that the cheese should have been served at room temperature, but to me they were splitting hairs.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complains
• moans
• cavils
• fusses
• quibbles
• niggles
• carps
• mutters
• faults
• whines
• nitpicks
• criticizes
• bitches
• kicks
• yaups
• squeals
• growls
• beefs
• gripes
• crabs
• bellyaches
• squawks
• wails
• grumbles
• grouses
• yawps
• whimpers
• yowls
• murmurs
• croaks
• yammers
• kvetches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recommends
• praises
• compliments
• supports
• commends
• backs
• approves
• champions
• endorses
• applauds
• indorses