2
discerning(adjective, critical)
2
fault-finding(adjective, severe, cross, critical, contrary)
2
hypocritical(adjective, opinion, description, judgement, judgmental)
2
negative(adjective, opinion, description, judgement, judgmental)
2
penetrating(adjective, critical)
2
pettifogging
2
reproachful(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh, unsympathetic)
2
satirical(adjective, critical)
2
scathing(adjective, opinion, description, judgement, judgmental)
2
sharp(adjective, critical)
2
small-minded
2
trenchant(adjective, critical)
2
unsympathetic(adjective, opinion, description, judgement, judgmental)
1
anal
1
calumniatory(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh, unsympathetic)
1
cavillous(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh, cross)
1
condemning(adjective, severe, harsh, critical, demanding)
1
contemptuous
1
dainty
1
demeaning(adjective, critical)
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