hypercritic

[ hahy-per-krit-ik ]
/ ˌhaɪ pərˈkrɪt ɪk /
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noun

a person who is excessively or captiously critical.

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Origin of hypercritic

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

Words nearby hypercritic

hyperchylomicronemia, hyperconscious, hypercorrect, hypercorrection, hypercortisolism, hypercritic, hypercritical, hypercriticism, hypercryesthesia, hypercube, hypercupremia
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Words related to hypercritic

doubter, complainant, complainer, quibbler, caviler, censor, nitpicker, carper, zapper, muckraker, disparager, maligner, slanderer, worrier, nagger, faultfinder, niggler, knocker, criticizer, aristarch

Example sentences from the Web for hypercritic

  • Have thirty-eight years corrected my taste, or made me a hypercritic in these matters?

    Rural Rides|William Cobbett