nitpicking vs uncritical

nitpicking

noun
  • The painstaking process of removing nits (lice eggs) from someone's hair. 

  • A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder. 

uncritical

adj
  • Lacking critique or critical examination; undiscriminating. 

  • Slow to criticize. 

  • Having a disregard for critical standards or procedures. 

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