hypercriticism
[ hahy-per-krit-uh-siz-uhm ]
noun
criticism that is carping or unduly harsh.
Origin of hypercriticism
1Words Nearby hypercriticism
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How to use hypercriticism in a sentence
The hypercriticism of the learned committee was therefore altogether erroneous, and their observations not borne out.
These are but trivial faults; and if they had not been so easily corrected, it would have been hypercriticism to notice them.
There may be differences of opinion and sentiment, but no acerbity, no hypercriticism, and no exclusiveness.
The Abominations of Modern Society | Rev. T. De Witt TalmageLet no editor through hypercriticism of contributed articles add to this educated suffering.
Around The Tea-Table | T. De Witt TalmageAs a matter of fact, it needs either distinct malevolence or silly hypercriticism to find any serious fault with the Demonology.
Sir Walter Scott | George Saintsbury
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