judgmental
adjective
judg·men·tal
ˌjəj-ˈmen-tᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, or involving judgment
a judgmental error
2
: characterized by a tendency to judge harshly
judgmental prigs
Examples of judgmental in a Sentence
He's judgmental about everyone except himself.
You should try to avoid being so judgmental.
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july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
For people who feel marginalized, powerless, or cut off from the elite—like much of Gen Z—bots seem less judgmental than humans and thus give their users more agency.
—Yasmin Green, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2025
That sharp, judgmental gaze of the private investigator fits a member of the Fate family perfectly.
—John Wiswell, People.com, 3 July 2025
But what if, despite your best intentions, your communication is coming off as judgmental?
—Melody Wilding, CNBC, 6 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for judgmental
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“Judgmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/judgmental. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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