Overcritical

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Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Definitions of overcritical

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'overcritical' describes someone who is excessively critical or judgmental.

Example Sentences

A1 She is overcritical of her own work, always finding something to criticize.

A2 The teacher was overcritical of the students' efforts, never giving them praise.

B1 Being overcritical can hinder your ability to see the positives in a situation.

B2 His overcritical nature often leads to strained relationships with those around him.

C1 Her overcritical attitude towards others can be off-putting and isolating.

C2 The film critic was known for his overcritical reviews, rarely giving high praise to any movie.

Examples of overcritical in a Sentence

formal The professor was known for being overcritical of his students' work.

informal My mom can be so overcritical sometimes, always pointing out my mistakes.

slang Stop being so overcritical, dude, just chill out.

figurative Her overcritical nature acted like a dark cloud over the family gatherings.

Grammatical Forms of overcritical

past tense

overcriticized

plural

overcriticals

comparative

more overcritical

superlative

most overcritical

present tense

overcriticizes

future tense

will overcriticize

perfect tense

have overcriticized

continuous tense

is overcriticizing

singular

overcritical

positive degree

overcritical

infinitive

to overcriticize

gerund

overcriticizing

participle

overcriticized

Origin and Evolution of overcritical

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'overcritical' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively and the word 'critical' meaning inclined to find fault or to judge with severity.
Evolution of the word: The term 'overcritical' has maintained its original meaning of being excessively critical or judgmental since its first known use in 1850.