ˌanimadˈverting,ppl.a. [f. as prec. + -ing2.] Criticizing, fault-finding. 1625Camden's Hist.Eliz. To Reader, Those animadverting Observations which the Grecians aptly term Ἐπιστασεῖς.1632B. Jonson Magn. Lady ii. i, A man of a most animadverting humour.