Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hypercriticism
noun
/ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪsɪzm/
Definition
The act of judging others with excessive severity or harshness.
Examples
- Her hypercriticism made it difficult for anyone to feel good about their work.
- He often faced hypercriticism from his peers, despite his genuine efforts.
- The constant hypercriticism she received in her childhood affected her self-esteem.
Meaning
Hypercriticism refers to an extreme or excessive form of criticism, where someone tends to find faults or flaws in almost everything.
Synonyms
- overcritical
- fault-finding
- censoriousness
- judgmentalism
