hypercriticism
/ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/
noun
- Excessive or unreasonably severe criticism, especially of minor or unimportant details.
- Hypercriticism of the proposal prevented the team from moving forward with any plan.
- Her hypercriticism of the restaurant's decor ruined the dinner for everyone else.
- The teacher's hypercriticism made students afraid to ask questions in class.
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