criticism
Pronunciation: [ˈkrɪtɪsɪzm]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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