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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

Just understand, your words are no match for my evidence,” he said in his February speech in Iowa, referencing some of the more hypercritical social media backlash he received after the 2021 address.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 12, 2023

Her father, Dr Ravi Kumar, said his daughter had said consultants had been hypercritical of her.

From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2022

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

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone


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