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Definition of overcritical

overcritical

/ˌoʊvɚˈkrɪtɪkəl/
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Adverb:overcritically
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• adjective

1

Inclined to find fault or judge with excessive severity; too critical.

Example

"Try not to be so overcritical of your early drafts while you are still developing the main ideas."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overcritical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overcritical
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