What is another word for nit-picker?
Pronunciation: [nˈɪtpˈɪkə] (IPA) 
A nit-picker is someone who is overly critical or excessively focussed on small details. There are many synonyms for this term, including pedant, fault-finder, stickler, critic, perfectionist, micro-manager, and hair-splitter. A pedant is someone who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules, while a fault-finder emphasizes the shortcomings and flaws of others. A stickler is someone who insists on precise adherence to rules or standards, while a critic evaluates and judges the work of others. A perfectionist demands perfection in all things, and a micro-manager is someone who oversees every detail of a project. Lastly, a hair-splitter is someone who makes unnecessary distinctions between similar things. All of these terms describe someone who may be seen as overly critical or difficult to work with.
