Word of the day - Feb-14-2024 - Hypercritical

Word of the day

Feb 14, 2024

excessively exacting

Meaning and examples

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Sentences using the word hypercritical

  1. Emily was known for her hypercritical nature, constantly scrutinizing others' mistakes.
  2. The reviewers were hypercritical of the film, highlighting every minor flaw.
  3. John's hypercritical attitude alienated his colleagues, making collaboration difficult.
  4. The teacher's hypercritical feedback left the students feeling discouraged and insecure.
  5. The boss was overly hypercritical, nitpicking at employees for trivial errors.
  6. The critic's hypercritical review lambasted the novel, leaving the author devastated.
  7. Her hypercritical tendencies prevented her from seeing any positive aspects in others.
  8. The hypercritical juror held out, refusing to agree with the verdict.
  9. Despite his talent, the hypercritical sportscaster found fault in every player's performance.
  10. The hypercritical neighbor complained incessantly about the smallest noise or inconvenience.

FAQs About the word hypercritical

inclined to judge too severelyOver critical; unreasonably or unjustly critical; carping; captious., Excessively nice or exact.

critical, overcritical, judgmental, demanding, carping, merciless, rejective, faultfinding, captious, caviling

uncritical, uncritical, charitable, undemanding, charitable, undiscriminating, undiscriminating, undemanding, unfussy, unfussy

Emily was known for her hypercritical nature, constantly scrutinizing others' mistakes.The reviewers were hypercritical of the film, highlighting every minor flaw.

John's hypercritical attitude alienated his colleagues, making collaboration difficult.The teacher's hypercritical feedback left the students feeling discouraged and insecure.

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Feb 14, 2024

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