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
  • Asian Americans in particular have emerged as a critical part of the electorate, now making up about a quarter of the district’s population as its largest minority group.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Trump would go on to win the critical swing states of Michigan and Pennsylvania in his landslide victory.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 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
  • 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.
    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
Definition of judgmental
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