hypercriticism

[ hahy-per-krit-uh-siz-uhm ]

noun

1. criticism that is carping or unduly harsh.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypercriticism¹

First recorded in 1670–80; hyper- + criticism

Example Sentences

The hypercriticism of the learned committee was therefore altogether erroneous, and their observations not borne out.

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These are but trivial faults; and if they had not been so easily corrected, it would have been hypercriticism to notice them.

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There may be differences of opinion and sentiment, but no acerbity, no hypercriticism, and no exclusiveness.

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Let no editor through hypercriticism of contributed articles add to this educated suffering.

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As a matter of fact, it needs either distinct malevolence or silly hypercriticism to find any serious fault with the Demonology.

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