Synonyms of judgmental

judgmental

adjective

ˌjəj-ˈmen-tᵊl 

as in critical

given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things

culinary purists who tend to be judgmental about home cooks who take shortcuts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• critical
• hypercritical
• overcritical
• rejective
• captious
• faultfinding
• particular
• demanding
• cavilling
• carping
• merciless
• caviling
• discriminating
• discerning
• harsh
• judicious
• picky
• nitpicky
• finicky
• fastidious
• uncharitable
• finical
• unforgiving
• exacting
• pettifogging
• fussy
• quibbling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncritical
• undiscriminating
• charitable
• forgiving
• undemanding
• unfussy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of judgmental

This is because people are inclined to be critical and judgmental today. —Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025

Studies have shown that therapy dogs can help children build confidence in reading by providing a non-judgmental and comforting presence. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025

Therapy provides a supportive environment to talk openly with a neutral, non-judgmental, culturally competent licensed mental health specialist. —Brittany Dube, Health, 25 Feb. 2025

The good news is in my experience, most people are really nice, and instead of acting inconvenienced or judgmental, will compliment my crew on their behavior, or simply smile at us. —Melissa Willets, Parents, 13 Feb. 2025