Censorious
adjective
Being very critical or quick to point out faults.
Her censorious mother-in-law criticized everything she did.
Often appears as...
- censorious remarks
- censorious attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Being very critical or quick to point out faults.
Her censorious mother-in-law criticized everything she did.
Often appears as...
- censorious remarks
- censorious attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implication
Implies disapproval and is often used to describe someone who is unkind or harsh in their judgments.
The censorious comments on her performance left her disheartened.
Pro Tip 2/3Constructive vs. Destructive
Understand that 'censorious' is different from constructive criticism. 'Censorious' lacks the intent to help improve.
Unlike constructive feedback, his censorious remarks brought no value to the team's effort.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
'Censorious' carries emotional weight and can be seen as personal. Use it carefully to avoid offending.
Her censorious tone made it clear that she was upset with their decision.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implication
Implies disapproval and is often used to describe someone who is unkind or harsh in their judgments.
The censorious comments on her performance left her disheartened.
Pro Tip 2/3Constructive vs. Destructive
Understand that 'censorious' is different from constructive criticism. 'Censorious' lacks the intent to help improve.
Unlike constructive feedback, his censorious remarks brought no value to the team's effort.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
'Censorious' carries emotional weight and can be seen as personal. Use it carefully to avoid offending.
Her censorious tone made it clear that she was upset with their decision.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implication
Implies disapproval and is often used to describe someone who is unkind or harsh in their judgments.
The censorious comments on her performance left her disheartened.
Pro Tip 2/3Constructive vs. Destructive
Understand that 'censorious' is different from constructive criticism. 'Censorious' lacks the intent to help improve.
Unlike constructive feedback, his censorious remarks brought no value to the team's effort.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
'Censorious' carries emotional weight and can be seen as personal. Use it carefully to avoid offending.
Her censorious tone made it clear that she was upset with their decision.
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Quote examples
Anita Brookner
English Historian
I'm not very popular, because they're bleak and they're mournful and all the rest of it and I get censorious reviews. But I'm only writing fiction. I'm not making munitions, so I think it's acceptable.
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Joshua Cohen
American Writer
Taking trains and trams in Berlin, I noticed people reading. Books, I mean - not pocket-size devices that bleep as if censorious, on which even Shakespeare scans like a spreadsheet.
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Roger Scruton
English Philosopher
The rude, raw, 'let it all hang out' freedom of the Californian hippies was in fact the most censorious and oppressive of societies that I have encountered.
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Nick Clegg
British Politician
I am quite strict as a dad but I don't want to be censorious.
Quote examples
Anita Brookner
English Historian
I'm not very popular, because they're bleak and they're mournful and all the rest of it and I get censorious reviews. But I'm only writing fiction. I'm not making munitions, so I think it's acceptable.
Quote examples
Joshua Cohen
American Writer
Taking trains and trams in Berlin, I noticed people reading. Books, I mean - not pocket-size devices that bleep as if censorious, on which even Shakespeare scans like a spreadsheet.
Quote examples
Roger Scruton
English Philosopher
The rude, raw, 'let it all hang out' freedom of the Californian hippies was in fact the most censorious and oppressive of societies that I have encountered.
Quote examples
Nick Clegg
British Politician
I am quite strict as a dad but I don't want to be censorious.
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