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judgmental

1 of 1adjective
/dʒʌdʒˈmɛntl̩/
Forms:more judgmental,most judgmental
1

tending to criticize or form negative opinions about others without considering their perspective or circumstances

C1
  • She felt uncomfortable around her judgmental relatives who always criticized her life choices.
  • His judgmental attitude made it difficult for him to connect with new people.
  • The online community can be quite judgmental, often jumping to conclusions without knowing the full story.
  • Her judgmental comments about his appearance made him feel self-conscious.
  • Growing up in a judgmental environment affected her self-esteem and confidence.
2

based on or relying on careful consideration and assessment

  • The committee took a judgmental approach to evaluating candidates.
  • A judgmental decision requires weighing all available evidence.
  • The inspector made a judgmental assessment of the building's safety.
  • Choosing the best strategy was a judgmental matter.
  • The professor's grading was careful and judgmental.
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