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

Neha, who asked that her last name not be used, recalled the judgmental glances that hotel owners, including those that did not use the Oyo platform, often directed her way. —Anupreeta Das, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025

Its narrative storytelling ends on a strong note, capped with a stirring Magaro performance in a film filled with good choices, but a series of end title cards that blithely explain why Nebraska feel both unnecessary and judgmental. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025

Meaning, when someone is not on your side, never let their negativity or judgmental side-eye impact your ability to express gratitude. —Paige Francis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

Your emails — positive, negative, generous and judgmental — do not go unnoticed or unappreciated. —Anna Holmes, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024