0 self-critical [adjective]inclined to find fault with oneself : critical of oneself Example: Don't be too self-critical. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary self-critical ˌself-ˈcritical ; adjective • Don't be too self-critical. Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary self-critical adjective self-crit·i·cal | \ ˌself-ˈkri-ti-kəl \ Definition of self-critical : inclined to find fault with oneself : critical of oneselfa self-critical perfectionist… helping patients identify and challenge pessimistic or self-critical thoughts that cause or perpetuate depression. American EnglishBritish EnglishB2 (Upper-intermediate)adjectiveShortened URL: http://lngt.co/self-critical1en