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
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Gordon was a sharp, snarky, perceptive, occasionally judgmental but morally sound voice on the music, the business and the people — and judgment was certainly necessary.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Jack starts off sarcastic, judgmental, angry, and Wendy starts off nervous, frightened, hesitant.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 July 2024
Others addressed Stephanie’s claim that her followers are being too judgmental.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Parents who speak critically about their children’s classmates—or their teachers, their coaches, or other parents—have kids who learn to be judgmental.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2024
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Jack starts off sarcastic, judgmental, angry, and Wendy starts off nervous, frightened, hesitant.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 July 2024
Others addressed Stephanie’s claim that her followers are being too judgmental.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Parents who speak critically about their children’s classmates—or their teachers, their coaches, or other parents—have kids who learn to be judgmental.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Judgmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgmental. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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