captious
/ˈkæpʃəs/
Dictionary
adjective
- That captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.
- Having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections; cavilling, nitpicky.
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