9 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Cavil' in a Sentence
"To raise irritating and trivial objections; find fault unnecessarily, often followed by 'at' or 'about'." more
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By the end of the debate, the politicians will have been cavilling over minor details instead of addressing the main issues.
Political opponents will cavil at any decision made by the opposing party.
Before the project deadline, the team lead will have been caviling about the formatting inconsistencies in the report.
Before the wedding ceremony, the wedding planner will have caviled over every detail of the event.
Even after the renovation, they had been caviling about the placement of furniture in the office.
While the scientist was presenting groundbreaking research, a skeptic in the audience was caviling at the methodology.
The fitness instructor would cavil at improper form during exercise routines.
As the conference concludes, the attendee will have been caviling about the lack of vegetarian options in the catering.
Jane caviled at the hotel's decor, expressing dissatisfaction with the color scheme.
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