hypercritical

Example Sentences

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After learning the risks and dangers of the Colorado Rockies’ backcountry from a loving but complicated mother, Zach Fisher, a sensitive 12-year-old, joins Bram, his hypercritical father, on a father/son ski trip.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Just understand, your words are no match for my evidence,” he said in his February speech in Iowa, referencing some of the more hypercritical social media backlash he received after the 2021 address.

From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2023

Her father, Dr Ravi Kumar, said his daughter had said consultants had been hypercritical of her.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2022

"I don't mean to be hypercritical of the on-scene commander," McCraw said.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2022

And both sides of the river were, ultimately, hypercritical.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss