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hy·per·crit·i·cal
 hypercritical
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- pronunciation:
- haI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
excessively or exaggeratedly critical; overly inclined to find fault.
- similar words:
- captious, critical
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| related words: |
fastidious, finicky |
adverb + (adj.)hypercritical
alternatively, visually
(adj.)hypercritical
+ noun
bias, bullying, descendant, fridge, performance, preteen, repertoire
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| derivations: |
hypercritically (adv.), hypercriticism (n.) |
The word hypercritical
contains the following part:
hyper-
Greek
prefix
that means over, beyond, excessive
  Example words:
hyper, hyperactive, hyperbola, Hyperborean, hypercritical, hyperextension, hyperglycemia, hypermetropia, hyperopia, hyperphysical, hyperplasia, hypersensitive, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, hypertrophy, hyperventilation
- synonyms:
- super-, supra-
- antonyms:
- hyp-, hypo-, sub-
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