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criticism

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/noun4 syllables

Criticism means: disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings.

Synonyms for criticism18

noun, as in disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

unfavorable judgment

noun, as in a serious examination and judgment of something

critique

noun, as in a written evaluation of a work of literature

literary criticism

also used for criticism

censure, dispraise, panning, animadversion, stricture, criticization, dressing-down, handbagging, slam, admonishment, blame, brickbatting, castigation, onus, chastisement

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What does criticism mean?3

noun

1

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings“the senator received severe criticism from his opponent”

2

a serious examination and judgment of something“constructive criticism is always appreciated”

3

a written evaluation of a work of literature

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Criticism in a sentence

  • We accept all kinds of mail, whether it be criticism, praise, complaints or suggestions.DJ_Saidez
  • To avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.carlosalberto
  • On the whole, the elite are not sensitive to criticism.User105223
  • People ask you for criticism, but only expect praise.LimeGreenTeknii
  • You have to learn to accept criticism gracefully, otherwise you'll never succeed.megamanenm
  • If you do that, you will risk severe criticism.AlanF_US
  • It's not that your criticism is too controversial, but that it's facile.shekitten
  • After publishing the results, the scientific team received unfounded public criticism.Miktsoanit

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Forms of criticism

as a noun

plural
criticisms