hairsplitter

The word “hairsplitter” has 3 syllables: hairs-split-ter

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛərˌsplɪtər/

What is synonym and antonym for hairsplitter?

In the thesaurus, “hairsplitter” has 20 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for hairsplitter along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hairsplitter

academe
academic
academician
critic
criticaster
didact
educationist
educator
faultfinder
instructor
pedagog
pedagogue
pedant
perfectionist
pettifogger
preceptor
purist
quibbler
schoolteacher
teacher

Example Sentences

As a hairsplitter, he couldn't help but scrutinize every detail of the contract, causing delays in finalizing the deal.
The debate turned into a battle of wits between the two hairsplitters, each trying to outdo the other with technicalities.
He was known as a hairsplitter in the courtroom, often challenging legal arguments with meticulous precision.
The hairsplitter insisted on analyzing each aspect of the problem, making it difficult to reach a consensus.
While some appreciated his hairsplitter approach to problem-solving, others found it frustrating and counterproductive.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms or another words to hairsplitter, such as: academe, academic, academician, critic, criticaster, didact, educationist.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.