"Captious" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"captious" Definition
- marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
- calculated to confuse, entrap, or entangle in argument
"captious" Synonyms & Antonyms
"captious" synonyms:
- critical,
- carping,
- cavilling,
- fault-finding,
- hypercritical,
- censorious,
- deprecating,
- disparaging,
- nagging,
- overcritical,
- niggling,
- nit-picking,
- pedantic,
- pettifogging,
- quibbling,
- caviling,
- criticising,
- criticizing,
- disapproving
"captious" antonyms:
- uncritical,
- easy-going,
- forgiving,
- approving,
- clear,
- commendatory,
- complimentary,
- encouraging,
- flattering,
- laudatory,
- praising,
- calm,
- relaxed,
- casual,
- nonchalant,
- insouciant,
- serene,
- placid,
- unconcerned