overcritical

[oh-ver-krit-i-kuhl]

overcritical Definition

excessively or unnecessarily critical.

Using overcritical: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overcritical" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Her overcritical nature made it hard for her to accept compliments.

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    The teacher's overcritical attitude discouraged the students from participating in class.

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    He was overcritical of his own work, never satisfied with the final product.

overcritical Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: overcritical in Brief

'Overcritical' [oh-ver-krit-i-kuhl] is an adjective that describes someone who is excessively or unnecessarily critical. It is often used to describe people who are too picky or faultfinding, as in 'Her overcritical nature made it hard for her to accept compliments.' The opposite of 'overcritical' is 'uncritical' or 'lenient.'