overcritical
adjective
over·crit·i·cal
ˌō-vər-ˈkri-ti-kəl 
: excessively critical (see critical sense 2a) : very inclined to point out faults and imperfections
Perfectionists tend to be largely overcritical of any misstatement, misspelling or flaw and see it as vitally important to correct people when they make a mistake.—
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“Overcritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcritical. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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