Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

Definitions of carping

noun the action of constantly finding fault or complaining

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of carping in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of carping

past tense

carped

plural

carping

comparative

more carping

superlative

most carping

present tense

carp

future tense

will carp

perfect tense

have carped

continuous tense

is carping

singular

carper

positive degree

carp

infinitive

to carp

gerund

carping

participle

carped

Origin and Evolution of carping

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'carping' originated from the Old Norse word 'karpa', meaning 'to brag' or 'to dispute'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'carping' evolved to refer to nitpicking or finding fault in a petty or overly critical way.