judgmentally
|judg-men-tal-ly|
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/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mən.tl̩.i/
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/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt.əl.i/
(judgmental)
critical evaluation
Etymology
'judgmentally' originates from the English word 'judgmental', which is derived from 'judgment', itself from the Old French 'jugement', meaning 'the act of judging'.
'judgmental' evolved from the Old French 'jugement', which was adopted into Middle English as 'jugement', eventually becoming 'judgment' and then 'judgmental'.
Initially, it meant 'related to making judgments', but over time it evolved to often imply a critical or disapproving attitude.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is critical or evaluative, often with a negative connotation.
She looked at him judgmentally, disapproving of his actions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35
