judgmental

[juhj-men-tl] / dʒʌdʒˈmɛn tl /

ADJECTIVE

arbitrary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

subjective

WEAK

approximate capricious discretionary erratic fanciful frivolous inconsistent injudicious irrational irresponsible offhand optional personal random supercilious superficial unaccountable unreasonable unscientific wayward willful

Example Sentences

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Democratic citizens need to develop the habit of listening imaginatively rather than in a competitive or judgmental way.

From Slate • Jan. 2, 2026

And that’s not always going to be successful, and you just have to swallow it and keep going and try not to be judgmental of yourself or outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

It didn’t matter — it wasn’t me, so I wasn’t listening with judgmental ears.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

But then how can they be judgmental at all of the way that I spend the money that I rightfully, lawfully earn at my job?

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

I want to sink into the asphalt just to get away from his judgmental stare.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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