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- [krit-uh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm/
- /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krit-uh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm/
Definitions of criticism word
- noun criticism the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc 4
- variable noun criticism Criticism is the action of expressing disapproval of something or someone. A criticism is a statement that expresses disapproval. 3
- uncountable noun criticism Criticism is a serious examination and judgment of something such as a book or play. 3
- noun criticism the act or an instance of making an unfavourable or severe judgment, comment, etc 3
- noun criticism the occupation of a critic 3
- noun criticism a work that sets out to evaluate or analyse 3
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Origin of criticism
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; critic + -ism
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Parts of speech for Criticism
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criticism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
criticism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for criticism
noun criticism
- comment — If you comment on something, you give your opinion about it or you give an explanation for it.
- assessment — An assessment is a consideration of someone or something and a judgment about them.
- review — a form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
- critique — A critique is a written examination and judgment of a situation or of a person's work or ideas.
- opinion — a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.
Antonyms for criticism
noun criticism
- heedless — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
- guess — to arrive at or commit oneself to an opinion about (something) without having sufficient evidence to support the opinion fully: to guess a person's weight.
- supposition — the act of supposing.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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