Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Inclined to judge too severely; hypercritical.
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- adjective Excessively
critical .
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- adjective inclined to judge too severely
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Examples
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I'm like, "Oh, I never said that, but they're making me seem like I'm a little bit catty or a little bit rude or overcritical."
Work of Art Winner Defends Lola, Praises The Sucklord and Depends on Waterproof Mascara 2011
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In her later memoir, she indicated that part of her problems could be related to her difficult relationship with her mother who she found overcritical.
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As artists, we are sensitive and overcritical of ourselves.
Mike Ragogna: John Mayer & Martin Guitar: Chats With Chris Martin & Fred Greene, Plus Chatting With Alyssa Graham (Video Exclusives) Mike Ragogna 2012
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As artists, we are sensitive and overcritical of ourselves.
Mike Ragogna: John Mayer & Martin Guitar: Chats With Chris Martin & Fred Greene, Plus Chatting With Alyssa Graham (Video Exclusives) Mike Ragogna 2012
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In a year that Moon didn't even get a mention I'm going to be overcritical of the Best Picture category.
Archive 2010-02-01 Sci-Fi Gene 2010
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In a year that Moon didn't even get a mention I'm going to be overcritical of the Best Picture category.
Pandora's Box Of Oscars Sci-Fi Gene 2010
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But, yesterday was a particularly heated day so maybe I'm the one being oversensitive or overcritical.
Midterm Roundup 2009
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It tells the story of a young orphan, Pollyanna, who moves to Vermont to live with her overcritical Aunt Polly.
One Simple Act Debbie Macomber 2009
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But, yesterday was a particularly heated day so maybe I'm the one being oversensitive or overcritical.thosethingswesay. blogspot.com
Midterm Roundup 2009
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Problems with commitment can manifest themselves in a number of ways: your partner being overcritical of your flaws, expressing fear of being permanently trapped, looking for an out to the relationship, or avoiding emotional intimacy and affection.
What Men Say, What Women Hear Dr. Linda Papadopoulos 2008
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