Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/
noun the action of constantly finding fault or complaining
A1 She was tired of his constant carping about her cooking.
A2 The carping of the critics did not deter him from pursuing his passion for painting.
B1 His carping attitude towards his colleagues made it difficult to work with him.
B2 The carping of the media only served to strengthen her resolve to succeed.
C1 Despite the carping from her competitors, she remained focused on her goal.
C2 His constant carping about the company's policies only served to create a negative atmosphere in the office.
adjective tending to find fault or criticize; complaining
A1 She was always carping about the weather.
A2 The carping customer complained about every little detail.
B1 The carping critic never had anything positive to say about the movie.
B2 Her carping attitude towards her colleagues made it difficult to work with her.
C1 The carping journalist was known for his relentless criticism of government policies.
C2 Despite his carping nature, he was respected for his attention to detail.
formal The carping critic pointed out every flaw in the artist's work.
informal Stop carping about the weather and just enjoy the day.
slang Why are you always carping about everything? Chill out!
figurative Her constant carping was like a mosquito buzzing in my ear.
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