as in critical
given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things
culinary purists who tend to be judgmental about home cooks who take shortcuts
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Recent Examples of judgmental
Vicky Dawson is loopy and judgmental as Becca’s wine-swilling mom Nat.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Dive bars are often lower-pressure and less judgmental, said John Puls, a licensed psychotherapist at Full Life Comprehensive Care in Boca Raton, Florida, and an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
If someone wants to come in a costume, Hayman said folks won't be judgmental or give side-eye.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
The film follows Kenji Onishi, a young person who dreams of becoming an idol but struggles with identity under society’s judgmental gaze.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Dive bars are often lower-pressure and less judgmental, said John Puls, a licensed psychotherapist at Full Life Comprehensive Care in Boca Raton, Florida, and an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
If someone wants to come in a costume, Hayman said folks won't be judgmental or give side-eye.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
The film follows Kenji Onishi, a young person who dreams of becoming an idol but struggles with identity under society’s judgmental gaze.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judgmental
Adjective
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Clark, notably, faces primary challengers from people on the Left who are critical of Israel, highlighting her potential need for financial support from AIPAC.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After learning the risks and dangers of the Colorado Rockies’ backcountry from a loving but complicated mother, Zach Fisher, a sensitive 12-year-old, joins Bram, his hypercritical father, on a father/son ski trip.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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And while the shoes’ combination of hypercritical foams and carbon fiber is primarily intended for race days, technology tends to trickle down to sneakers for every day, recovery and tempo runs — creating a ripple effect across the marketplace.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Judgmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judgmental. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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