Criticism Meaning
/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed.
nounA critical observation or detailed examination and review.
Sentence Examples
You are too sensitive to criticism.
The brunt of criticism was borne by the chairmen.
She accepted the criticism with quiet dignity.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His constructive ____ helped me improve my essay significantly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
You are too sensitive to ____.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English critic Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English criticism From critic + -ism.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Bret Stephens believed that, by virtue of his comfortable position at the New York Times, he ought to be immune from insult or criticism."
— 2019 September 3, David Karpf, “Bret Stephens Compared Me to a Nazi Propagandist in the New York Times. It Proved My Point.”, in Esquire:
"Her attitude was that of a person who listens, either to the external world of sound, or to the discourse of thought. A close criticism might have detected signs proving that she was intent on the latter alternative."
— 1874, Thomas Hardy, Far From the Madding Crowd, Barnes & Noble Classics (2005 publication of 1912 Wessex edition), page 276:
"Buried in the article – meant to demonstrate the urgent need of adopting KOSA by linking minors’ online presence with anything from anxiety and depression to cognitive decline, sex trafficking, and death by overdose – is the mention of one of the key criticisms of the bill, namely, that it will bring in even more censorship."
— 2024 December 17, Didi Rankovic, “Senators Rush to Pass Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), Face Criticism Over Censorship and Age Verification Issues”, in Reclaim the Net:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His constructive ____ helped me improve my essay significantly.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
You are too sensitive to ____.