Hypercritical Meaning in English

word

US

ˌhaɪpɝˈkɹɪtɪkəɫ

hy-per-KRI-ti-kuhl

UK

hˌaɪpəkɹˈɪtɪkəl

hy-puh-KRI-ti-kuhl

Definition

Describes someone who is overly or excessively critical, often finding fault in things more than is reasonable or necessary.

Usage & Nuances

'Hypercritical' is usually formal and negative, suggesting criticism that's unfair or excessive. Common collocations: 'a hypercritical attitude', 'be hypercritical of'. Not the same as 'critical', which can be neutral or positive.

• Spanish: hipercrítico - demasiado crítico
• Portuguese (BR): hipercrítico - excessivamente crítico
• Portuguese (PT): hipercrítico - excessivamente crítico
• Chinese (Simplified): 吹毛求疵 - 过于苛刻
• Chinese (Traditional): 吹毛求疵 - 過於苛刻
• Hindi: अत्यधिक आलोचनात्मक
• Arabic: مفرط الانتقاد - شديد الانتقاد
• Bengali: অতিআলোচনাপ্রবণ - অতিসন্তোষহীন
• Russian: чрезмерно критичный - излишне придирчивый
• Japanese: 過度に批判的 - やたら批判的
• Vietnamese: quá khắt khe - quá soi xét
• Korean: 지나치게 비판적인 - 과도하게 까다로운
• Turkish: aşırı eleştirel - fazlasıyla eleştirel
• Urdu: ضرورت سے زیادہ تنقیدی - حد سے زیادہ نک چڑھا
• Indonesian: terlalu kritis - sangat mencela

Example Sentences

My teacher is hypercritical about our homework.

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Don't be so hypercritical of yourself.

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He has a hypercritical attitude toward new ideas.

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Honestly, you’re being a bit hypercritical right now.

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Her hypercritical reviews make it hard for anyone to feel good about their work.

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Some people call him hypercritical, but he just has high standards.

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