hypercritical

Meanings

• adjective

  Extremely or excessively critical or judgmental.

  - "The hypercritical editor found numerous errors in the manuscript."
  - "Despite her best efforts, she could not please the hypercritical in-laws."

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Synonyms

overcritical

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hypercritical
hypocritical , critical , symbolical , ritualical

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Variants

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hypercritical , hypercritically

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Forms

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The comparative form of hypercritical is more hypercritical, and the superlative form is most hypercritical.

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Etymology

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From hyper- 'excessively' + critical 'judgment'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hypercritical' first appeared in print in the late 1700s.

2. The word 'hypercritical' is often used in a negative context, but it can also be used to describe a highly skilled and knowledgeable critic.

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Related Concepts

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1. Criticism: The analysis and evaluation of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work, a political or social situation, or a person's performance.

2. Judgment: The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

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Culture

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The term 'hypercritical' is often used to describe someone who is excessively or unjustifiably critical. In literature, the character of Mr. Gradgrind in Charles Dickens' 'Hard Times' is an example of a hypercritical person.

How to Memorize "hypercritical"

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   - Visualize a person making excessively critical comments or judgments.

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   - Associate the word 'hypercritical' with the image of a magnifying glass, focusing on small details and faults.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hypersensitive Critic' to remember the meaning of hypercritical.

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