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criticism

criticism

512 3.0
Disapproval that points out faults
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
translation icon : crítica
  • Many young writers struggle to accept criticism from editors during the publication process.
  • face criticism
  • attract criticism
  • public criticism

So do you mind if we go through some potential criticisms of Bitcoin?

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Examples

  • I think some people give criticism to wound.

  • In any case... why should we have to bear any more criticism for failure than we have to.

  • Now, I do not take criticism in any bad light.

  • And how should someone deal with criticism, hate those things?

  • Because I hear myself talk to you, and what is it but criticism after criticism?

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Did you ever feel that kind of criticism from your peers or your teachers?

  • And to a large extent, the criticism is deserved.

  • We all fear this criticism and that that's OK.

  • So, you know, we're prepared to take the criticism, because you know, we've put ourselves out there, and we're well prepared to take that.

  • There's so much judgement and so much criticism on social media now.

Synonyms

censure
vscriticism
  • Formal
141 7.4

A formal statement expressing strong disapproval of someone

is the ordinary act of pointing out faults, not limited to official settings
condemnation
vscriticism
56 5.5

A strong statement saying someone or something is wrong

is the broader act of noting faults rather than judging moral wrongness
disapproval
vscriticism
45 3.0

A feeling that shows you do not agree with someone or what they do

is the specific act of pointing out faults rather than just feeling dislike
reprimand
vscriticism
  • Formal
24 6.1

A formal complaint from someone in charge about bad behaviour

is the everyday act of pointing out faults without formal authority
rebuke
vscriticism
22 6.8

A strong comment that shows disapproval of someone's actions

is broader disapproval expressed by pointing out faults, not always sharply
denunciation
vscriticism
12 7.4

A public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something

is the general act of pointing out faults, not always done publicly
deprecation
vscriticism
6 7.3

Saying negative things about yourself to make praise seem less important

is the act of pointing out faults generally, not focused on oneself
denigration
vscriticism
  • Offensive
5 8.4

Unfair criticism that makes someone or their work seem bad

is the act of pointing out faults, not necessarily in an unfair way
harsh criticism
vscriticism
4 4.2

Very strong negative comments that show disapproval

is the general pointing out of faults without necessarily being unkind
disparagement
vscriticism
3 8.1

Talking about someone in a way that shows dislike and makes them seem unimportant

is the act of pointing out faults without intending to lower reputation
chastisement
vscriticism
  • Formal
3 7.2

A strong spoken scolding for a mistake

is the act of pointing out faults generally, not always as scolding
reproof
vscriticism
2 7.1

A mild criticism that aims to correct someone

is broader, covering any disapproval, not only gentle corrective remarks
teardown
vscriticism
  • Literature
2 7.7

A very harsh review that strongly criticizes a book, film, or product

is the broad act of pointing out faults, not limited to reviews
denouncement
vscriticism
  • Formal
1 7.7

A public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something

is the act of pointing out faults without necessarily making public accusations
reproval
vscriticism
  • Archaic
1 7.5

A spoken or written sign of disapproval of someone's actions

is the general act of showing disapproval, not only direct fault statements
dispraise
vscriticism
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Speaking badly about a person or thing to show you do not approve

is the general pointing out of faults without the added contemptuous tone
reprobation
vscriticism
1 9.5

A strong moral disapproval from other people

is the act of pointing out faults without making moral judgments
petty criticism
vscriticism
1 4.6

Small unkind complaints about unimportant things that do not help

is the act of pointing out faults generally, not limited to trivial matters
unfavorable judgment
vscriticism
  • US
6.8

An opinion or decision that says something is not good

is the act of pointing out faults generally rather than forming an evaluative opinion
reprehension
vscriticism
  • Formal
9.8

Strong criticism of someone's actions

is the general act of pointing out faults, not necessarily with force
6.6

Very harsh comments that make someone feel hurt

is the plain act of pointing out faults, which can be more balanced
faultfinding
vscriticism
7.4

Always finds and criticizes small mistakes in others

is the occasional act of pointing out faults, not a persistent habit

Antonyms

161 3.6

A public statement supporting a person, product, or idea

161 1.0

Words or actions that show admiration for someone

Compounds

A habit of judging yourself harshly for your actions or abilities

Very strong negative comments that show disapproval

A study that explains what books mean and how good they are

textual criticism
  • Specialized
1 8.9

A study of different copies of a writing to find its original words

A sudden large amount of criticism aimed at someone or something

1 9.5

A study by experts of Bible texts to find who wrote them and when

Small unkind complaints about unimportant things that do not help

lower criticism
  • Archaic
9.9

A study of old Bible copies to find the original text

Very harsh comments that make someone feel hurt

new criticism
  • Archaic
9.5

A way of studying literature that focuses on a text's language and form, not the author's life or history

How Harsh

denunciation
12 7.4
condemnation
56 5.5
criticism
512 3.0
to reproach
8 6.5
complaint
564 1.4

Surface Forms

criticism singular
criticisms plural

Morphology

criticism = critic (transparent) = critic + ism

Formed by the noun 'critic' + the productive suffix '-ism' indicating the practice or activity of criticizing, so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Criticism comes from a Greek root krit- that means 'judge', the same root as critic and critique. So when someone gives criticism in this sense they are 'judging' and pointing out faults, which is why criticism often means disapproval.