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censorious

1 of 1adjective
/sɛnˈsɔriəs/
Forms:more censorious,most censorious
1

(of one's behavior) severely criticizing and disapproving

  • The teacher's censorious remarks discouraged students from sharing their ideas in class.
  • The article received a censorious review, highlighting flaws and shortcomings.
  • The committee's censorious attitude towards innovative proposals stifled creativity in the workplace.
  • In the book club, the censorious member consistently found fault with the chosen novels, making discussions less enjoyable.