hypercritic

[ hahy-per-krit-ik ]

/ ˌhaɪ pərˈkrɪt ɪk /

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a person who is excessively or captiously critical.

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From the New Latin word hypercriticus, dating back to 1625–35. See hyper-, critic

As trousers, and as characteristic trousers, we defy the most captious hypercritic to urge anything against them.
The Strand Magazine, Volume XXVII, January 1904, No. 157|Various
Have thirty-eight years corrected my taste, or made me a hypercritic in these matters?
Rural Rides|William Cobbett