Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overcritical
Adjective
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/
Definition
Excessively judgmental or finding fault with something or someone.
Examples
- The overcritical teacher often discouraged students with her harsh feedback.
- He’s known for being overcritical, which makes it hard for him to enjoy movies.
Meaning
Overcritical refers to the tendency to critique things too harshly or to have an excessively negative view, often leading to unfair assessments.
Synonyms
- Judgmental
- Critical
- Skeptical
- Hypercritical
