How Do You Spell HYPERCRITICISE?

Pronunciation: [hˌa͡ɪpəkɹˈɪtɪsˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "hypercriticise" is spelled with the prefix "hyper-", meaning excessive or extreme, and the root word "criticise", meaning to find fault or to judge. The correct IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /haɪpərˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/. The stress falls on the second syllable, indicated by the mark above the "i" in "hyper". Overall, "hypercriticise" suggests an overly critical approach to judging or evaluating something. It serves as a reminder to balance constructive criticism with appreciation and positivity.

HYPERCRITICISE Meaning and Definition

1. Hypercriticise is a verb that refers to the act of excessively or overly criticizing someone or something, often by focusing on minute details or faults. It entails a highly critical attitude that goes beyond constructive feedback or healthy criticism. Hypercriticise can be seen as a behavior that is characterized by an extreme and unwarranted inclination to find flaws and errors, even in situations where they may not be significant or relevant.

   When individuals hypercriticise, they tend to keenly scrutinize the actions, behaviors, or creations of others, searching for imperfections or weaknesses. By employing an exaggeratedly critical approach, hypercritics are often harsh, nitpicky, and demanding. They may excessively emphasize and overly exaggerate any flaws, potentially disregarding any positive qualities or achievements.

   This behavior can originate from different motivations, such as a need for control, perfectionism, or an excessive fixation with details. Hypercritics may also engage in this behavior as a defense mechanism, deflecting attention away from their own shortcomings by focusing on others. However, hypercriticism can be detrimental as it may lead to demotivation, decreased self-esteem, and strained relationships.

   It is important to differentiate hypercriticism from constructive criticism, which aims to offer feedback with the intention of helping individuals improve or highlighting areas that may need attention. Hypercriticism, on the other hand, often fails to provide constructive solutions or suggestions for improvement and may only serve to criticize for the sake of criticism itself.

Common Misspellings for HYPERCRITICISE

• gypercriticise
• bypercriticise
• nypercriticise
• jypercriticise
• uypercriticise
• yypercriticise
• htpercriticise
• hgpercriticise
• hhpercriticise
• hupercriticise
• h7percriticise
• h6percriticise
• hyoercriticise
• hylercriticise
• hy-ercriticise
• hy0ercriticise
• hypwrcriticise
• hypsrcriticise
• hypdrcriticise

Etymology of HYPERCRITICISE

The word "hypercriticise" is derived from two main sources: the prefix "hyper-" and the verb "criticise".

The prefix "hyper-" comes from the Greek word "hyper", meaning "over" or "beyond". It often implies an excessive degree or intensity. The use of "hyper-" in English indicates an exaggerated or extreme quality. For example, "hyperactive" means excessively active, and "hyperbole" refers to exaggerated statements or claims.

The verb "criticise" comes from the Latin word "criticus", which means "able to discern or judge". It has its roots in the Greek word "kritikos", meaning "able to judge" or "skilled in judging". "Criticise" refers to the act of examining and making judgments or evaluations, often in a negative or fault-finding manner.

Conjugate verb Hypercriticise

CONDITIONAL

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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you hypercriticise

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hypercriticise

PAST

I hypercriticised

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hypercriticising

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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