judgmental
adjective
judg·men·tal
ˌjəj-ˈmen-tᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, or involving judgment
a judgmental error
2
: characterized by a tendency to judge harshly
judgmental prigs
Examples of judgmental in a Sentence
He's judgmental about everyone except himself.
You should try to avoid being so judgmental.
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When kids don’t share their sweets during the cookie challenge, commenters can be brutal and judgmental, with kids being called out for not being kind.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
Maybe more could be curious and not judgmental and refrain from stigmatizing.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
On top of that, her aunt put a wedge between Harmony and her mom, and her aunt is very judgmental of her mom, whom Harmony wants to protect even now.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
Piper lingers invisibly at the periphery of the party, though Victoria is right to call her the most judgmental member of the family.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
Maybe more could be curious and not judgmental and refrain from stigmatizing.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
On top of that, her aunt put a wedge between Harmony and her mom, and her aunt is very judgmental of her mom, whom Harmony wants to protect even now.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
Piper lingers invisibly at the periphery of the party, though Victoria is right to call her the most judgmental member of the family.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for judgmental
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“Judgmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/judgmental. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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