Criticism And Feedback Terminology

noun a person who finds fault with details or minor points

verb to engage in nitpicking, to criticize or find fault with minor details

• The professor is known to nitpick every detail in the research papers submitted by students.
• My mom always nitpicks about the way I fold my clothes.
• Stop nitpicking, it's not a big deal.
• Don't nitpick at the flaws in the plan, focus on the overall strategy instead.

noun the outer layer of skin that provides protection and insulation for the body

adjective having a tough or resilient quality that is able to withstand criticism or harsh treatment

• In order to handle criticism in the workplace, it is important to develop thick skin.
• You need to grow some thick skin if you want to survive in this industry.
• Stop being so sensitive, you need to toughen up and get some thick skin.
• Having thick skin means being able to handle difficult situations without being easily affected.