hypercriticism

[hahy-per-krit-uh-siz-uh m]

noun

criticism that is carping or unduly harsh.

Origin of hypercriticism

First recorded in 1670–80; hyper- + criticism

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Examples from the Web for hypercriticism

Historical Examples of hypercriticism

All this is hypercritical, but hypercriticism must be met with its own weapons.
The Verbalist
Thomas Embly Osmun, (AKA Alfred Ayres)
This is not hypercriticism; you have had training enough to know that.
The Letters Of Mark Twain, Volume 4, 1886-1900
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
So much for hypercriticism, which has run away with all my paper.
The Works of William Cowper
William Cowper
This canon of criticism might have been secure from the malignity of hypercriticism.
Amenities of Literature
Isaac Disraeli
She's very young, but she's already devoured with hypercriticism.
Paradise Garden
George Gibbs