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censorious

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cen·so·ri·ous  (sn-sôr-s, -sr-)
adj.
1. Tending to censure; highly critical.
2. Expressing censure.
[Latin cnsrius, of a censor, from cnsor, Roman censor; see censor.]
cen·sori·ous·ly adv.
cen·sori·ous·ness n.
censorious
Adjective
harshly critical
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Adj.1.censorious - harshly critical or expressing censure; "was censorious of petty failings"
critical - marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws; "a critical attitude"
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It is certain, however, that although the difference to the outward eye was very small, it nevertheless existed, and she was less censorious in her treatment of Rebecca, less harsh in her judgments, more hopeful of final salvation for her.
Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm by Wiggin, Kate Douglas View in context
"And a little censorious, I am afraid," Granet added with a slight grimace.
The Kingdom of the Blind by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
I've no desire to seem censorious, you know, Jacks," the young man went on, leaning back in his chair and lighting a cigarette, "but it does seem a dashed queer thing that you can't put your finger upon either of these fellows.
The Illustrious Prince by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
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