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juj-MENTL/dʒʌdʒˈmentl/

Judgemental means too ready to criticise (UK spelling judgemental; judgmental is also seen). Judgement is the noun (already in the dictionary). Critical can be fair; judgemental adds unfair blame. Do not mix with judicial (courts). Peer review should be helpful, not judgemental.

Meaning

Too ready to criticise other people (UK spelling judgemental).

Examples

• “Keep the peer review helpful, not judgemental.”
• “A judgemental comment in the notes upset the family.”

Good to know

UK: judgemental. Noun: judgement. Fair twin: critical. Mix-up: judicial. Feedback / NHS notes. Not a court word.

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