Hypercriticism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypercriticism is a noun meaning Excessive or unfairly harsh criticism.
Meaning
Excessive or unfairly harsh criticism.
Example Sentences
Alfred pulled a face as of one that drinketh verjuice unawares; but let it pass: hypercriticism was not his cue just then.
Near-synonyms: (quibbling type) cavillation, cavilling, nitpicking, nitpickery, pettifogging, pettifoggery, hairsplitting, hair-splittery, splitting hairs; (demolishing type) excoriation, excoriating, bashing, trashing
Word Forms
- hypercriticisms
Synonyms for hypercriticism
Depending on context, synonyms include cavillation, cavilling, nitpicking, nitpickery, pettifogging, pettifoggery.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overcriticism, hypercriticality, vituperation, overpraising, overpraise, overharshness.
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