Home
/ Dictionary
/ Starting With J
/ Page 9
/ Judgmentally

Judgmentally: meaning, definitions and examples

🤨

Add to dictionary

judgmentally

[ dʒʌdʒˈmɛntəli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

used in a critical or disapproving manner

In a judgmental manner; tending to judge people and situations critically or disapprovingly.

Synonyms

critically, disapprovingly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
judgmentally	Used when someone is forming an opinion about someone or something in a harsh or unfair way. She looked at his outfit judgmentally, thinking it was too casual for the event. He spoke judgmentally about their decision to move to the city.
critically	Applied when someone is evaluating or analyzing something or someone in a detailed and thoughtful way. Can be both positive and negative depending on the tone and intention. The professor critically assessed the student's research paper. She watched the performance critically, noting both strengths and areas for improvement.
disapprovingly	Used when someone shows that they do not approve of something or someone, often expressed through looks or comments. This word generally carries a negative connotation. He shook his head disapprovingly when he saw the mess. Her mother glanced disapprovingly at her short dress.

Word

Description / Examples

judgmentally

Used when someone is forming an opinion about someone or something in a harsh or unfair way.

She looked at his outfit judgmentally, thinking it was too casual for the event.
He spoke judgmentally about their decision to move to the city.

critically

Applied when someone is evaluating or analyzing something or someone in a detailed and thoughtful way. Can be both positive and negative depending on the tone and intention.

The professor critically assessed the student's research paper.
She watched the performance critically, noting both strengths and areas for improvement.

disapprovingly

Used when someone shows that they do not approve of something or someone, often expressed through looks or comments. This word generally carries a negative connotation.

He shook his head disapprovingly when he saw the mess.
Her mother glanced disapprovingly at her short dress.

Examples of usage

She looked at him judgmentally, as if she disapproved of his actions.
He spoke judgmentally about their decision, clearly showing his disapproval.

Translations

Translations of the word "judgmentally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma julgadora

🇮🇳 न्यायिक रूप से

🇩🇪 urteilsfreudig

🇮🇩 dengan menghakimi

🇺🇦 осудливо

🇵🇱 osądzająco

🇯🇵 批判的に

🇫🇷 de manière critique

🇪🇸 críticamente

🇹🇷 yargılayıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 비판적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل انتقادي

🇨🇿 soudně

🇸🇰 súdne

🇨🇳 批判地

🇸🇮 sodno

🇮🇸 dómharðlega

🇰🇿 сотпен

🇬🇪 მსჯელობით

🇦🇿 mühakiməli

🇲🇽 críticamente

Etymology

The adverb 'judgmentally' is derived from the word 'judgmental', which has been in use since the mid-19th century. The term 'judgmental' originates from the word 'judgment', which has roots in Middle English and Old French. The concept of being judgmental has been a part of human behavior for centuries, as people have always formed opinions and made critical assessments of others and situations.