overcritical

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈkri-ti-kəl How to pronounce overcritical (audio)
Definition of overcriticalnext
as in critical
given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things an overcritical teacher can discourage even the most dedicated of students

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcritical
  1. critical
  2. hypercritical
  3. judgmental
Adjective
  • But Hurts hasn’t been reliable on a passer in critical scenarios.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Having that personality turned into a place, a space to touch books, to discover stories, is critical to communities being able to see themselves more clearly.
    American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of critical
Adjective
  • Especially as a woman online, a lot of people are so hypercritical of that sort of thing.
    Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Savvy and sophisticated, Vivian Kensington embodies Virgo's conservative and meticulous approach, which on the dark side, includes her hypercritical nature and tactical strategy to humiliate Elle Woods.
    Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
Definition of hypercritical
Adjective
  • Wyler’s squint of discomfort with Penn’s manipulations soon softens into a look of impressed awe, her eyes no longer judgmental but adoring.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Couples who can laugh together about their quirks tend to be more forgiving and less judgmental, fostering a deeper sense of safety in the relationship.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of judgmental
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“Overcritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcritical. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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