overly-critical

[US]/[ˈəʊvəliː ˈkrɪtɪkəl]/
[UK]/[ˈoʊvərliː ˈkrɪtɪkəl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.In an overly critical manner.
adj.Excessively or unreasonably critical; faultfinding.; Given to frequent and harsh criticism.

Phrases & Collocations

overly-critical comments

being overly-critical

overly-critical nature

too overly-critical

overly-critical feedback

was overly-critical

become overly-critical

overly-critical attitude

seem overly-critical

overly-critical review

Example Sentences

he was overly-critical of her presentation, focusing only on minor flaws.

the overly-critical reviewer slashed their funding proposal without a second thought.

being overly-critical can damage a team's morale and productivity.

she's become overly-critical since receiving negative feedback on her work.

don't be overly-critical of yourself; everyone makes mistakes.

the manager's overly-critical nature created a tense work environment.

we tried to explain that his assessment was overly-critical and unfair.

she gave an overly-critical analysis of the film's plot.

his overly-critical comments made her feel discouraged and demotivated.

the teacher's feedback was helpful, but sometimes overly-critical.

avoid being overly-critical when providing constructive feedback.

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