hypercriticism
- noun
- /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
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hipercriticismo
- After years of hypercriticism, the director finally received praise for her innovative filmmaking.
Examples
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Before further analysis, comments classified as outside the domain of hypercriticism or free-text-dependent were removed from the total set of comments, leaving 298.
Academic text (1991) -
The author's work has faced hypercriticism from reviewers who focus only on minor flaws.
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Many artists struggle with hypercriticism, especially when they are just starting their careers.
Synonyms
4
4.2
Very strong negative comments that show disapproval
1
8.0
A habit of thinking badly about people quickly without trying to understand them
Being quick to criticise other people
Very harsh comments that make someone feel hurt
A habit of finding small faults in everything
Speech or writing that is sharply critical and makes people feel bad
Antonyms
How Harsh
- Offensive
1
9.9
- Formal
141
7.4
56
5.5
512
3.0
48
6.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Hypercriticism puts the Greek beginning hyper- ('over' or 'too much') in front of critic, the same root you see in critic and critical, which is about 'judging' or finding faults. So it gives the image of 'too much judging', which is why it means excessive or very harsh criticism.