Synonyms of censorious
10 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for censorious is condemning. Other synonyms of censorious are disapproving and condemnatory. The opposite of censorious is noncensorious.
Synonyms and similar words for censorious
adjectiveAddicted to censure and scolding; apt to blame or condemn; severe in making remarks on others, or...
- condemnatoryServing to condemn or censure.
- overcriticalExcessively critical.
adjectiveImplying or expressing censure.
- condemningSynonym of condemnatory.
- disapprobatoryContaining or showing disapprobation; that disapproves.
- disapprovingExpressing or conveying disapproval.
- damnatoryContaining a sentence of condemnation.
- improbatoryDisapproving.
- reprehensiveContaining reprehension or reproof.
- reprehensoryContaining reproof; reprehensive.
adjectiveTending to engage in or support censorship.
Opposite of censorious
adjectiveMore antonyms
- noncensoriousNot censorious.
- uncensoriousNot censorious.
Meaning of censorious
- adjective Addicted to censure and scolding; apt to blame or condemn; severe in making remarks on others, or on their writings or manners.
- adjective Implying or expressing censure.
- adjective Tending to engage in or support censorship.
censorious in other languages
Questions about synonyms of censorious
- What is another word for censorious?
- Censorious has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as condemning, disapproving and condemnatory.
- What is the opposite of censorious?
- The opposite of censorious is noncensorious.
- What does censorious mean?
- Censorious means addicted to censure and scolding; apt to blame or condemn; severe in making remarks on others, or on their writings or manners.
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