JUDGMENTAL Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

judgmental

adjective

ˌjəj-ˈmen-tᵊl

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 There is frustration that Harry’s comments came across as judgmental toward relatives with bigger families, and rather brutal. —

Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026 Say everyone had a best friend who was always available, never judgmental, totally on the same page about everything and needed nothing in return. —

Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 May 2026 What this deep dive into our collective consciousness taught me is that search is an incredibly honest, non-judgmental environment. —

Literary Hub, 8 May 2026 The show really breaks down those boundaries, explores the deeper meaning and, hopefully will help people to not be so judgmental. —

Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for judgmental

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California officials, including Secretary of State Shirley Weber, have repeatedly refuted claims of fraud and, in fact, have defended the state’s slower process as critical to ensuring the counts are accurate.

— Linh Tat, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Remarkably, New York has actually been outscored by four points in his 75 total minutes through two games, yet his critical shot-making in the fourth quarters has come when his team has needed it most.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 9 June 2026