Synonyms for

Judgmental

Verb / dʒʌˈdʒmentʌl / / dʒʌˈdʒmenʌl / Another word for judgmental — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or displaying an excessively critical point of view

Synonyms & similar words

nonjudgmental critical disapproving negative censorious captious faultfinding hypercritical overcritical pedantic punctilious fastidious persnickety quibbling carping caviling cavilling hair-splitting nitpicking pettifogging niggling

Synonyms by register

Formal

critical discerning evaluative analytical

Informal

picky fault-finding nitpicky bossy

Literary

censorious scolding

Antonyms

objective impartial fair unbiased open-minded tolerant accepting

Common collocations

  • judgmental attitude
  • judgmental person
  • judgmental statement
  • too judgmental
  • less judgmental
  • not judgmental
  • highly judgmental

Word family

noun judgment
adverb judgmentally

Usage note

Often used with a negative connotation, implying someone is quick to find fault or disapprove. It's important to distinguish between being judgmental and having sound judgment.

Example sentences

  1. She was judgmental about his clothing choices.
  2. He was judgmental about her choice of music.
  3. They were judgmental about his decision to quit his job.
  4. She was always judgmental about others' choices.
  5. He was too judgmental to be a good leader.

Quotes

  • We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. (Oscar Wilde)
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. (Socrates)
  • The unexamined life is not worth living. (Socrates)

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