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- Dictionarycrit·i·cism/ˈkridəˌsiz(ə)m/
noun
- 1. the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes: "he received a lot of criticism" Similar
- 2. the analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work: "alternative methods of criticism supported by well-developed literary theories" Similar
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writing or speech that expresses opinions or judgments about the good or bad qualities of something or someone, especially books, films, etc.: She began writing film criticism for the New York Times. To improve my writing, I read fiction rather than reading criticism.
The meaning of CRITICISM is the act of criticizing usually unfavorably. How to use criticism in a sentence.
a critical comment, article, or essay; critique. any of various methods of studying texts or documents for the purpose of dating or reconstructing them, evaluating their authenticity, analyzing their content or style, etc.: historical criticism; literary criticism.
The noun criticism is most often used to describe negative commentary about something or someone, but it's just as correct to use criticism to mean "an examination or judgment." Critics who review books and movies consider their reviews to be criticism, whether they're positive or negative.
Criticism is the action of expressing disapproval of something or someone. A criticism is a statement that expresses disapproval.
criticism. noun. /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/ [uncountable, countable] the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval. to draw/face/receive criticism. The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. She sought to deflect criticism by blaming her family.
CRITICISM definition: 1. remarks saying that something or someone is bad: 2. the activity of giving judgments and…. Learn more.
CRITICISM meaning: 1 : the act of expressing disapproval and of noting the problems or faults of a person or thing the act of criticizing someone or something; 2 : a remark or comment that expresses disapproval of someone or something.
1 [uncountable, countable] the act of expressing disapproval of someone or something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing disapproval The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. People in public life must always be open to criticism (= willing to accept being criticized).
1. The act of criticizing, especially adversely. 2. A critical comment or judgment. 3. a. The practice of analyzing, classifying, interpreting, or evaluating literary or other artistic works. b. A critical article or essay; a critique. c. The investigation of the origin and history of literary documents; textual criticism.
