hypercritic

[ hahy-per-krit-ik ]

noun

1. a person who is excessively or captiously critical.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypercritic¹

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

Example Sentences

As trousers, and as characteristic trousers, we defy the most captious hypercritic to urge anything against them.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg