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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Adjective
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Pope updates:Francis attends Mass hours after 'respiratory crisis,' remains critical What is a polymicrobial infection?—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025 -
Murkowski, a longtime senator, has been critical of some aspects of the Trump administration thus far, specifically some of President Donald Trump’s picks for key Cabinet positions.—
Zach LaChance,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Feb. 2025
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While Pansy’s hypercritical diatribes can be hilarious at times, the emotional pain that clearly underlies her behavior is heartbreaking.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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“Overcritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcritical. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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