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hypercritical

[hahy-per-krit-i-kuhl] / ˌhaɪ pərˈkrɪt ɪ kəl /


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Consider it an overcorrection of hypercritical commentary that has historically targeted female stars throughout Hollywood history.

From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026

Clarke Schmidt said it was probably one of the team’s better flights as far as turbulence goes, but that his teammates were hypercritical on the landing a little bit.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2023

“Kind of by default, he is a hypercritical person of art or media. He’s a very natural like writer because he’s a real student of film and television.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2023

She is hyper-analytical — and sometimes hypercritical — of her skiing.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 8, 2023

Throughout my entire PhD candidacy, he was hypercritical of my work.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone




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