Censorious

adjective/sɛnˈsɔɹiəs/character

Definition

Marked by or given to censure.

Etymology

From Latin cēnsōrius (“of or pertaining to a censor; severe”). In sense 3 ("tending to engage in or support censorship"), reanalyzed as censor +‎ -ious.

Synonyms

condemnatory, overcritical

In a sentence

A censorious tone rarely persuades anyone.