judgmental
judgmental Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Having or displaying an overly critical, fault-finding, or moralizing point of view toward others.
"A good counselor listens empathetically without being judgmental about a client's past mistakes."
Of, relating to, or involving the exercise of judgment, evaluation, or personal discretion.
"Forecasting long-term market trends often requires judgmental adjustments alongside purely statistical models."
Word Nuance & Usage
Both "judgmental" (preferred in American English) and "judgemental" (common in British English) are accepted spellings. In everyday usage, the word almost always carries a negative connotation of being overly critical or self-righteous rather than merely exercising sound judgment.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 20th century from the noun "judgment" plus the adjectival suffix "-al." "Judgment" derives from Old French "jugement," ultimately tracing back to Latin "iudicare" (to judge or examine officially).