hypercritical
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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
The only blot on Farhan's copybook - and it may feel hypercritical to highlight it - was an apparent lack of match awareness when he reached three figures off 59 balls.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
“Being a current player you can’t really be too hypercritical or too nitpicky about either team because these are my teammates and these are also people I gotta see on the court still,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2024
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
Throughout my entire PhD candidacy, he was hypercritical of my work.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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