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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Florida Republicans alongside President Donald Trump were handed another critical election win on Tuesday as Jimmy Patronis won the House race for Florida's 1st Congressional District.—
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
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The Mavericks committed just five turnovers, but Brooklyn took advantage and turned them into seven points — a marginal yet critical edge in a game that featured 16 ties and 19 lead changes.—
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While Pansy’s hypercritical diatribes can be hilarious at times, the emotional pain that clearly underlies her behavior is heartbreaking.—
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Especially as a woman online, a lot of people are so hypercritical of that sort of thing.—
Adjective
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From extreme demands to judgmental entourages, the bridal fashion designer, 61, has seen it all.—
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Would that count as being a good guest, or as being judgmental?—
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“Overcritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcritical. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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