judgmental

adjective

judg·​men·​tal ˌjəj-ˈmen-tᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, or involving judgment

a judgmental error

2

: characterized by a tendency to judge harshly

judgmental prigs

judgmentally

ˌjəj-ˈmen-tᵊl-ē 

adverb

Synonyms

• captious
• carping
• caviling
• cavilling
• critical
• faultfinding
• hypercritical
• overcritical
• rejective

Examples of judgmental in a Sentence

He's judgmental about everyone except himself.

You should try to avoid being so judgmental.

Recent Examples on the Web

Perhaps the most powerful approach is to just be there for the person, show acceptance and concern, and listen without being judgmental or giving advice. —James Bickerton, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025

Oui Oui Baguette In a December 5 interview on the French YouTube show Oui Oui Baguette, Grande is asked about beauty standards and self-image in a judgmental society. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025

The process is very nuanced and one that the medical community is still divided on, and these arguments can feel judgmental. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 2 Jan. 2025

Don’t be judgmental Being perceived as impartial and non-judgmental is essential in acting as a peacemaker. —Anna Shields, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1