criticism

noun
UK: /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
US: /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

  1. The act of expressing disapproval and noting faults or problems.

    1. The plan received a lot of criticism.
    2. Her constant criticism made him question his abilities and confidence.

  2. The analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work.

    1. Literary criticism helps us understand books.
    2. The film sparked intense criticism about its historical accuracy and portrayal.

  3. A critical remark or comment.

    1. She offered some helpful criticism.
    2. Despite the overwhelming praise, some minor criticisms were raised regarding the design.

Synonyms

disapproval censure condemnation evaluation assessment critique

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "criticism" in English means: The act of expressing disapproval and noting faults or problems., The analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work., A critical remark or comment..

The phonetic transcription of "criticism" is /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "criticism": disapproval, censure, condemnation, evaluation, assessment, critique.

Example usage of "criticism": "The plan received a lot of criticism.". More examples on the page.