hairsplitters

The word “hairsplitters” has 3 syllables: hairs-split-ters

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛrˌsplɪtərz/


What is synonym and antonym for hairsplitters?

In the thesaurus, “hairsplitters” has 20 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for hairsplitters

Example Sentences

  • In academic debates, hairsplitters often delve into minute details to argue their points.
  • The team of legal hairsplitters meticulously reviewed the contract, uncovering potential loopholes.
  • As hairsplitters, they couldn't agree on a solution until every aspect of the problem was thoroughly dissected.
  • Some critics dismiss philosophers as mere hairsplitters, focusing on semantics rather than practical issues.
  • The committee's progress was hindered by the constant bickering of hairsplitters over trivial matters.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms or another words to hairsplitters, such as: academes, academicians, academics, criticasters, critics, didacts, educationists.

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

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