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.

Synonyms of censorious

Words with a similar meaning to censorious:

• critical
• judgmental
• captious
• hypercritical

Antonyms of censorious

Words with the opposite meaning to censorious:

• approving
• laudatory

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