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criticism

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɪtɪsɪzm]

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Learn how to use criticism in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “evaluation”

(noun) when someone talks about what's wrong or bad about something, like a book, a movie, or a person's work. It's like giving feedback to help improve things. Sometimes it can be helpful, but other times it can feel hurtful.

Example

The teacher gave her criticism in a way that helped me improve my writing.

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His criticism was too harsh and made me feel sad about my painting.

Example

What kind of criticism did you receive on your project?

Context: “discussion”

(noun) when people talk about someone's actions, choices, or ideas, usually to express their opinions about them. This is common when talking about famous people or leaders.

Example

The movie received a lot of positive criticism for its story and acting.

Example

There was much criticism of the athlete after their poor performance in the game.

Example

What did you think of the criticism directed at the policy?

How to pronounce criticism

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɪtɪsɪzm]

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