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captiously

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a way that is overly critical or argumentative, often with the intention of trapping or misleading someone.

Sense 1: In a manner that deliberately seeks to find fault or raise objections.

Example sentence 1: He always listens to others' opinions captiously, looking for any opportunity to argue.

Example sentence 2: The lawyer asked captiously phrased questions to confuse the witness.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is inclined to find fault or criticize easily.

Sense 1: Inclined to raise objections or find faults unreasonably.

Example sentence 1: The captiously strict professor graded the students' papers with no mercy.

Example sentence 2: Their captiously judgmental attitude made it difficult for them to maintain friendships.

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