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hypercritical

1 of 1adjective
/ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkəl/
Forms:more hypercritical,most hypercritical
1

prone to overly harsh judgments and unreasonably critical of small faults

  • Many artists feel that art critics can sometimes be hypercritical, focusing more on flaws than the overall vision.
  • While feedback is essential, being hypercritical without offering solutions can be demotivating.
Synonyms:
overcritical