CEFR C2

censorious

adjective

Meaning

Inclined to find fault or express severe disapproval.

Examples

His censorious attitude made it difficult for anyone to share new ideas during meetings.
She grew tired of her neighbor's censorious remarks about how she maintained her garden.

Synonyms: critical, judgmental, captious, hypercritical

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censorious (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /sɛnˈsɔːriəs/

Definition

Inclined to find fault or express severe disapproval.

Examples

His censorious attitude made it difficult for anyone to share new ideas during meetings.
She grew tired of her neighbor's censorious remarks about how she maintained her garden.
The censorious tone of the editorial alienated many readers who felt the criticism was uncalled for.

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