Overcritical

Synonyms of overcritical

• captious
• faultfinding
• hypercritical

Antonyms of overcritical

• permissive
• lenient
• undemanding

Collocations of overcritical

overcritical parent

Frequency: 70 %

Her overcritical parent never seemed satisfied with her achievements.

overcritical boss

Frequency: 65 %

Dealing with an overcritical boss can be very stressful.

overcritical teacher

Frequency: 60 %

The overcritical teacher always pointed out every mistake the students made.

overcritical friend

Frequency: 50 %

Being around an overcritical friend can be draining and demotivating.

overcritical partner

Frequency: 45 %

Living with an overcritical partner can lead to constant tension and arguments.

Idiomatic Expressions for overcritical

• Phrase: take a critical view
  Meaning: to have a negative or disapproving perspective
  Usage: He tends to take a critical view of new ideas, which can hinder progress.