Artistic Critique Vocabulary

verb to disgust or sicken someone with an excess of sweetness, richness, or sentiment

• The sweetness of the dessert did not cloy the palate of the distinguished guests.
• I love chocolate, but too much of it can cloy my taste buds.
• Eating too much candy can really cloy your sweet tooth.
• The constant praise began to cloy on her, making her doubt its sincerity.

adjective deserving to be execrated; detestable; abominable; hateful

• The quality of the product was deemed execrable by the critics.
• I can't believe how execrable that movie was.
• The service at that restaurant was absolutely execrable.
• Her behavior towards her colleagues was nothing short of execrable.

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'little', used to indicate something of smaller size, amount, or importance

• The lesser of the two evils must be chosen in this situation.
• I'd go for the lesser option if I were you.
• I always pick the lesser evil, it's just easier.
• Sometimes choosing the lesser path can lead to greater rewards.

adjective lacking skill or ability; incompetent

• The unskillful handling of delicate equipment led to costly mistakes.
• He's pretty unskillful when it comes to fixing things around the house.
• She's so unskillful at playing basketball, it's almost comical.
• His unskillful navigation through the tricky situation only made things worse.

adjective describing something that lacks substance or solidity; not substantial

• The evidence presented in court was deemed unsubstantial by the judge.
• I don't trust that unsubstantial rumor going around.
• That theory is totally unsubstantial, dude.
• Her promises turned out to be as unsubstantial as air.