Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪ.pərˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.kəl/
adjective excessively critical; overly judgmental
A1 My mom is hypercritical when it comes to my grades.
A2 The teacher was hypercritical of the students' work, always finding something to criticize.
B1 The restaurant critic was known for being hypercritical in his reviews, never giving high ratings.
B2 The film director was hypercritical of every detail in the movie, striving for perfection.
C1 The literary critic was hypercritical of the author's latest novel, dissecting every sentence for flaws.
C2 The art curator was hypercritical of the artist's work, scrutinizing every brushstroke and color choice.
formal The professor was known for being hypercritical of his students' work.
informal My mom can be so hypercritical about how I dress.
slang Some people are just way too hypercritical for their own good.
figurative Her hypercritical attitude was like a dark cloud hanging over the office.
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