1. extremely critical or fault-finding; excessively harsh in judgment

Examples

• The ultracritical reviewer found flaws in every aspect of the performance.
• Her ultracritical attitude toward her own work prevented her from ever feeling satisfied.
• The professor’s ultracritical comments discouraged many students from participating in class.
• He became ultracritical of the government’s policies after the scandal broke.
• The ultracritical analysis revealed numerous problems with the research methodology.
• She tried to be less ultracritical and more supportive of her team members.