Sentence examples for sounded critical from inspiring English sources

He had spoken not to Charlie but to Mr. Watkins, and had, of necessity, said a number of things that must have sounded critical.

His comments sounded critical of the European Commission's decision last week to offer five countries more time to cut their budget shortfalls to within the EU's limit of 3 per cent of GDP, including a two-year extension for France.

She didn't want to sound critical.

Ms. Antelis, 23, made light of her struggles, not wanting to sound critical.

He explains why the disparaging remarks he made about Derek Jeter and Paul O'Neill this spring were misinterpreted, but he still sounds critical of them.

I'm not trying to sound critical; I'm a real believer in his ability and speed but please put him back on the line!

[ image: /photos/590953731c7a8e33fb38acf2]I don't mean to sound critical of our divided psyche; my judgment is of the crassness of our attempts to keep separate "the grave and gay," as Lewis Carroll put it.

At his campaign events, Mr. Giuliani can sound critical of New York, either describing the problems he dealt with as mayor or the liberal bent of many of the voters.

But it's difficult to convey intonation in a written column, so let me put it this way: Your questions should never sound critical.

"My sort of mantra is the executive should manage and perhaps the board should lead and I think, not wanting to sound critical, but perhaps people have felt generally there has perhaps been a lack of leadership amongst the board across Wales.

However, it's easy to irritate people under this pattern especially if your commentaries sound critical or condescending.