overcritical

/ˌˈoʊvərˌkrɪdəkəl/
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Other forms: overcritically

Definitions of overcritical
  1. adjective
    inclined to judge too severely
    “the overcritical teacher can discourage originality”
    synonyms: hypercritical
    critical
    marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
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