Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hypercritic
Noun
/ˌhaɪpəˈkrɪtɪk/
Definition
A person who is excessively critical or hard to please.
Examples
- Despite her success, she always had a hypercritic in her corner ready to offer unwanted feedback.
- The hypercritic at the movie premiere was known for his harsh reviews.
- It’s tiring to deal with a hypercritic who can never appreciate the efforts put into a project.
Meaning
The term hypercritic refers to someone who tends to easily criticize or find faults in others or their work, often without a fair assessment.
Synonyms
- Faultfinder
- Critic
- Pessimist
- Skeptic
