hypercriticism

American  

[hahy-per-krit-uh-siz-uhm] / ˌhaɪ pərˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm /

noun

1. criticism that is carping or unduly harsh.

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Etymology

Origin of hypercriticism

First recorded in 1670–80; hyper- + criticism

Example Sentences

Any operatic version of that play was doomed to hypercriticism.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

But this is hypercriticism; they have done their work well, and the matinée, as the order-book will testify, was a splendid success.

From Modern Painting by Moore, George (George Augustus)

John," said I, "this is a truly remarkable world, and only hypercriticism would venture to suggest that it is probably conducted by an inveterate humourist.

From The Cords of Vanity A Comedy of Shirking by Cabell, James Branch

All this were hypercriticism, but that the name of Alma Tadema, R.A., is a public guarantee for academical accuracy.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, January 21, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir