Nutpicking

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Pronunciation: /ˈnʌtpɪkɪŋ/

Definitions of nutpicking

noun a term used to describe the act of selectively choosing the most extreme or unrepresentative examples to criticize or argue against

Example Sentences

A1 I heard some nutpicking comments in the classroom.

A2 The news article was full of nutpicking, focusing only on extreme examples.

B1 The debate turned into a nutpicking session, with each side only highlighting the most extreme cases.

B2 The documentary was accused of nutpicking, as it only showed the negative aspects of the industry.

C1 The politician's speech was criticized for its use of nutpicking to manipulate public opinion.

C2 The journalist was accused of engaging in nutpicking to sensationalize the story and attract more viewers.

Examples of nutpicking in a Sentence

formal Nutpicking is a logical fallacy where a few extreme examples are used to discredit an entire group.

informal Stop nutpicking and focus on the main argument.

slang Don't be such a nutpicker, just accept the facts.

figurative His habit of nutpicking in debates only weakens his position.

Grammatical Forms of nutpicking

past tense

nutpicked

plural

nutpickers

comparative

more nutpicking

superlative

most nutpicking

present tense

nutpicks

future tense

will nutpick

perfect tense

have nutpicked

continuous tense

is nutpicking

singular

nutpicker

positive degree

nutpicking

infinitive

to nutpick

gerund

nutpicking

participle

nutpicking

Origin and Evolution of nutpicking

First Known Use: 2005 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'nutpicking' likely originated as a blend of the words 'nut' and 'cherry-picking', referring to the act of selectively choosing extreme or outlying examples to discredit a larger group or argument.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in online discussions and debates, 'nutpicking' has evolved to describe a common tactic in political discourse and social media where individuals highlight the most extreme or fringe views within a group to undermine the credibility of the entire group.