noun
criticism
KRIH-tih-sihzm
noun
1
A statement or judgment pointing out faults or problems.
"The report faced heavy criticism from experts."
2
The careful, detailed analysis or evaluation of a work, especially in art or literature.
"She teaches literary criticism at the university."
How to Use Criticism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishComments that point out problems or faults, or the formal study/evaluation of creative work.
Common pairings
face criticism
constructive criticism
literary criticism
Word Forms
criticisms plural
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Etymology
From critic + -ism.