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US
/ˈkɹɪtɪˌsɪzəm/
]
[ UK /kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/ ]
[ UK /kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/ ]
NOUN
- a written evaluation of a work of literature
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a serious examination and judgment of something
constructive criticism is always appreciated -
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
the senator received severe criticism from his opponent
How To Use criticism In A Sentence
- Rob's strengths lay in absorbing the pressure and criticism, and in doing this well he more than proved himself courageous, gutsy and tough.
- The police have suffered a good deal of criticism in the past few years. Times, Sunday Times
- The criticism is valid up to a point, but television channels are a bit like human beings: none are wholly good or bad.
- Criticism centred on the lack of information provided.
- The diverse problems of succession and authority which face the brothers, the audience, and the poet reflect upon one other throughout, and this self-awareness renders nugatory the traditional criticism of Statius as derivative.
- The criticisms of the law, and the absence of any satisfactory rationale justifies this course.
- She is facing some criticism about going to Hollywood to raise money for her reelection campaign.
- When they relate poetry to music, they invite harsh criticism on two fronts, not just one.
- They depend on volunteers and have a high turnover following any criticism of their activities or decisions.
- Plans for a non-segregated cemetery in Enniskillen faced criticism.