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caviler

 

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Noun caviler has 1 sense
  1. quibbler, caviller, caviler, pettifogger - a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections
    --1 is a kind of disputant, controversialist, eristic
    Derived form: verb cavil1

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Caviler

Noun:

A person who is known for raising objections, doubts or criticisms; a faultfinder.

Example sentence: William is always a caviler, consistently pointing out flaws in other people's ideas.


Adjective:

Characterizing someone or something that is not concerned about rules, obligations, or consequences; carefree or nonchalant.

Example sentence: She had a caviler attitude towards her responsibilities, often procrastinating and ignoring deadlines.


Adjective:

Relating to a horse or similar equestrian animal that has a high-stepping gait or action.

Example sentence: The caviler movement of the horse impressed the judges at the dressage competition.


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