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Learn “Hypercritical”

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Hypercritical

adjective/hy-per-KRIT-ih-kul/

Meaning

Far too eager to find fault with everything.

In context

Being hypercritical of your draft can stop you finishing it.

Remember it

Hyper (too much) plus 'critical' — criticising way, way too much.

Use it well

Use for someone who criticises excessively, beyond fair feedback.