Anticensorious

/ˌæntiˌsenˈsɔːriəs/ adjective

Definition

Not inclined to judge others harshly or disapprovingly; lacking a critical or blaming attitude.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + censorious (harshly critical, from Latin censorious meaning blaming). Describes a non-judgmental attitude opposite to harsh criticism.

Kelly Says

Being anticensorious is the opposite of being a critic or judge—therapists and counselors are trained to be anticensorious, accepting clients without judgment, which helps people open up about their problems!

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