hypercriticism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hypercriticism
Example Sentences
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Any operatic version of that play was doomed to hypercriticism.
From Time Magazine Archive
With regard to the Somnauth gates, a pettier piece of hypercriticism, and a more palpable exhibition of hypocrisy, were never witnessed on a public question.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 330, April 1843 by Various
Even Shakspeare, the most original of modern poets, was vastly indebted to those who went before him, and he has not escaped the hypercriticism of minute observers.
From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 01 The Old Pagan Civilizations by Lord, John
Having acknowledged that the head of David is too massive and the extremities too largely formed for ideal beauty, hypercriticism can hardly find fault with the modelling and execution of each part.
From The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti by Symonds, John Addington
There may be differences of opinion and sentiment, but no acerbity, no hypercriticism, and no exclusiveness.
From The Abominations of Modern Society by Talmage, T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt)
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