overcritical

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈkri-ti-kəl How to pronounce overcritical (audio)
Definition of overcriticalnext
as in critical
given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things an overcritical teacher can discourage even the most dedicated of students

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcritical
  1. critical
  2. hypercritical
  3. judgmental
Adjective
  • And although there were some critical mistakes from Florida transfer quarterback DJ Lagway, the new Baylor QB made big-time throws, showed grit while playing through injury and had the Bears in position to win in the final moments.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • GlobalFoundries and Monarch Quantum will give the company domestic manufacturing partners for two critical parts of its systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of critical
Adjective
  • Wide receiver Mike Evans An 11-time, 1,000-yard receiver needs no token compliments or hypercritical analysis.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
  • Drowning in bureaucracy and hypercritical of her colleagues, Santos (Isa Briones) could burn out from frustration and resentment.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of hypercritical
Adjective
  • There wasn’t a judgmental bone in Parton’s body, as seen in her embrace of LGBTQ+ fans and her lifelong decision to steer clear of politics.
    — Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That reversal runs counter to the usual assumption that younger generations are more relaxed, more collaborative, and less judgmental about money than their parents were.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of judgmental
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“Overcritical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcritical. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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