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What is another word for Censorious? – 184 Censorious Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    critical disapproving condemnatory reproachful disparaging denunciatory deprecatory objectionable offensive severe harsh stern strict rigid unyielding uncompromising judgmental prejudiced biased opinionated dogmatic authoritarian dictatorial tyrannical oppressive repressive restrictive limiting confining suffocating stifling crushing punitive penal disciplinary corrective castigatory admonitory monitory cautionary warning exemplary exemplary instructive educational enlightening illuminating

    Meaning of Censorious

    Having or showing a strong and unreasonable dislike of something, often because it is considered morally wrong.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing a strong and unreasonable dislike of something, often because it is considered morally wrong
    • * Having a strong sense of disapproval or criticism, often in a self-righteous or hypocritical manner

    Etymology of Censorious

    The word "censorious" has its roots in the Latin word "censere," which means "to assess" or "to judge"
    Historically, the term "censorious" referred to the Roman office of censor, who was responsible for maintaining public morals and supervising conduct
    Over time, the word evolved to describe a person who is excessively critical or disapproving, often in a self-righteous or hypocritical manner

    Example Uses

    • The censorious attitude of the community towards the artist's work led to a heated debate about freedom of expression
    • * Her censorious tone made it clear that she did not approve of our plans
    • * The company's censorious policies have been criticized for stifling creativity and innovation

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    permissive lenient tolerant accepting open-minded liberal broad-minded forgiving understanding sympathetic empathetic compassionate kind gentle mild moderate reasonable rational objective unbiased impartial neutral detached unprejudiced unbigoted uncritical unopinionated acquiescent complacent complaisant conciliatory appeasing placating

    Related Nouns

    criticism disapproval condemnation censure rebuke reprimand admonition warning caution judgment verdict sentence punishment penalty discipline correction castigation admonishment monition reprehension denunciation objurgation expostulation remonstrance protest objection exception complaint grievance dissatisfaction

    Related Verbs

    criticize disapprove condemn censure rebuke reprimand admonish warn caution judge sentence punish discipline correct castigate admonish monish reprehend denounce objurgate expostulate remonstrate protest object except complain grieve dissatisfy

    Related Adjectives

    critical disapproving condemnatory reproachful disparaging denunciatory deprecatory objectionable offensive severe harsh stern strict rigid unyielding uncompromising judgmental prejudiced biased opinionated dogmatic authoritarian dictatorial tyrannical oppressive repressive restrictive limiting confining suffocating stifling crushing punitive penal disciplinary corrective castigatory admonitory monitory cautionary warning exemplary instructive educational enlightening illuminating