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word(s) to describe someone judge others by one tiny detail

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00:00 Word(S) To Describe Someone Judge Others By One Tiny Detail
02:17 Accepted Answer Score 15
02:37 Answer 2 Score 18
02:50 Answer 3 Score 4
03:05 Answer 4 Score 5
03:20 Thank you

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ANSWER 1

Score 18


My choice would be hypercritical. The only disadvantage being that lazy listeners will think you are saying "hypocritical".




ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 15


Unforgiving means intolerant of any mistakes, regardless of size, reasoning, or infrequency. It is often used in contexts like yours:

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/unforgiving

It was unforgiving of him to judge the employee in such a way.




ANSWER 3

Score 5


These people are often negatively characterized as punctilious. In particular, "punctilious implies minute, even excessive attention to fine points." Punctilious can be used as either a positive or negative word.




ANSWER 4

Score 4


I'd suggest, unjust

Something or someone that is unjust is just not fair. An unjust boss might fire you the very first time you're late for work.

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