adjective
- having or displaying an excessive tendency to make judgments, especially critical or disapproving ones, about others
- of or relating to the exercise of judgment or discernment
Usage: commonly used in informal contexts; often considered negative
Usage: formal or technical usage; less common in everyday speech
Examples
- She has a judgemental attitude toward people who make different life choices.
- Try not to be so judgemental; you don't know what others are going through.
- His judgemental comments about her appearance hurt her feelings.
- The teacher tried to create a non-judgemental classroom environment.
- I don't want to sound judgemental, but I think that was a mistake.
- Her judgemental nature made it hard for her to maintain friendships.