scathing

• Bezeichnet eine sehr scharfe, beißende Kritik oder Bemerkung, die darauf abzielt, zu verletzen oder herabzusetzen.

Describes criticism or remarks that are very harsh, severe, and intended to hurt or damage.

1. Harshly criticalC1formal

   Expressing severe criticism or disapproval in a biting or hurtful way.

   Scharf kritisch

   • The critic wrote a scathing review of the new movie.
   • She made a scathing remark about his lack of effort.
   • The report was scathing in its assessment of the company's management.

   Synonymeacerbiccausticcuttingdevastatingsavagesearingstingingvitriolicwithering

   Antonymecomplimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising