judgmental
word
Definition
Describes someone who quickly forms negative opinions about people or things, usually without enough information or understanding.
Usage & Nuances
Usually carries a negative connotation. Common with 'sound judgmental', 'be judgmental about'. Often used to criticize people perceived as unfair or harsh in their opinions.
Spanish: crítico - prejuiciosoPortuguese (BR): julgador - críticoPortuguese (PT): julgador - críticoChinese (Simplified): 爱评判的 - 动辄批评的Chinese (Traditional): 愛評判的 - 動輒批評的Hindi: आलोचनात्मक - फैसला सुनाने वालाArabic: مُتَعَجْرِف - يَحْكُم بسرعةBengali: অত্যন্ত সমালোচনামূলক - বিচারপ্রবণRussian: осуждающийJapanese: 批判的な - 判断が厳しいVietnamese: hay đánh giá - phán xétKorean: 판단적인 - 비판적인Turkish: yargılayıcıUrdu: فوری فیصلہ کرنے والا - تنقیدیIndonesian: suka menghakimi - suka menilai
Example Sentences
Sometimes my parents are judgmental about my friends.
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My teacher is very judgmental about my clothes.
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Don't be so judgmental toward others.
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I know this sounds judgmental, but that movie was terrible.
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Try not to be judgmental when you meet new people.
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People get defensive if you come across as too judgmental.
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