hypercriticism

American  

[hahy-per-krit-uh-siz-uhm] / ˌhaɪ pərˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm /

noun

1. criticism that is carping or unduly harsh.

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Etymology

Origin of hypercriticism

First recorded in 1670–80; hyper- + criticism

Example Sentences

Any operatic version of that play was doomed to hypercriticism.

From Time Magazine Archive

It is to be observed that in proportion as the criticism of texts and sources makes positive progress, the danger of hypercriticism increases.

From Introduction to the Study of History by Berry, George Godfrey

All this were hypercriticism, but that the name of Alma Tadema, R.A., is a public guarantee for academical accuracy.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, January 21, 1893 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

And, to me, it appears hypercriticism to object to pictures, poems, and statues, calling them not works of art—or fine art—because they have no higher purpose than eye or ear-delight.

From The Germ Thoughts towards Nature in Poetry, Literature and Art by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel

In our case, everybody was disposed to good-humour; though Jason could not pass along the highway, in York Colony, without giving vent to his provincial, Connecticut hypercriticism.

From Satanstoe by Cooper, James Fenimore