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单词 overcritical
释义

overcritical

adjective

over·​crit·​i·​cal ˌō-vər-ˈkri-ti-kəl How to pronounce overcritical (audio)
: excessively critical (see critical sense 2a) : very inclined to point out faults and imperfections
Perfectionists tend to be largely overcritical of any misstatement, misspelling or flaw and see it as vitally important to correct people when they make a mistake. Paula Davis-Laack

Synonyms

  • captious
  • carping
  • caviling
  • cavilling
  • critical
  • faultfinding
  • hypercritical
  • judgmental
  • rejective
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Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

overcritical

adjective

as in critical
given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things an overcritical teacher can discourage even the most dedicated of students

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • critical
  • hypercritical
  • judgmental
  • rejective
  • captious
  • faultfinding
  • caviling
  • carping
  • particular
  • demanding
  • cavilling
  • merciless
  • finicky
  • discerning
  • discriminating
  • judicious
  • nitpicky
  • harsh
  • finical
  • fastidious
  • picky
  • uncharitable
  • pettifogging
  • exacting
  • unforgiving
  • fussy
  • quibbling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • uncritical
  • undiscriminating
  • forgiving
  • charitable
  • undemanding
  • unfussy
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