JUDGMENTAL Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

judgmental

adjective

ˌjəj-ˈmen-tᵊl

Definition of judgmental

as in critical

given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things culinary purists who tend to be judgmental about home cooks who take shortcuts

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Recent Examples of judgmental Mackenzie writes with the characteristic judgmental sniff of an upper-crust tourist. — Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026 For The Union-Tribune We are not supposed to be judgmental, but that is a tough ask. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 Abby is the least judgmental of the people in his circle, but Eddie pushes her away, compounding his isolation. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 Tracing the through-lines of trauma across generations left me less angry, less judgmental and more compassionate. — Brad Ryan, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for judgmental

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Engineers can develop critical reactor hardware internally while sourcing mature technologies elsewhere.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
The mere possibility of losing its critical space assets in a surprise attack could push the United States to use its forces early or to delegate launch authority in ways that raise the risk of an accident, to avoid the devastating consequences.

— Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of critical

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Wide receiver Mike Evans An 11-time, 1,000-yard receiver needs no token compliments or hypercritical analysis.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
Drowning in bureaucracy and hypercritical of her colleagues, Santos (Isa Briones) could burn out from frustration and resentment.

— Judy Berman, Time, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of hypercritical

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