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criticism

criticism

Meaning of criticism

negative evaluation

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EN-UK/ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m/
EN-US/ə ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
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criticism with Russian translation

criticism usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Его критика помогла мне улучшить мою работу.

His criticism helped me improve my work.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Публичную критику было тяжело слышать, но она была полезной.

The public criticism was hard to hear but useful.

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criticism belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

criticismкритика
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

criticism synonyms

Related words worth learning together

feedback
Information about reactions or results; often implies constructive responses and exchange
review
An assessment or overview; can be a published critique (e.g., review) or a personal appraisal
censure
A formal expression of strong disapproval, often institutional or official
reproach
Expression of blame or disappointment, often directed personally at someone
reprimand
A formal rebuke, usually from a superior or institution
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Information about reactions or results; often implies constructive responses and exchange

B2Very Often

Please give feedback on the new design.

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An assessment or overview; can be a published critique (e.g., review) or a personal appraisal

B2Very Often

I read a positive review of the film.

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censure

A formal expression of strong disapproval, often institutional or official

C1Rarely

The council voted to censure the member for misconduct.

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reproach

Expression of blame or disappointment, often directed personally at someone

C1Rarely

She looked at him with reproach after he missed the meeting.

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reprimand

A formal rebuke, usually from a superior or institution

B2Often

He received a reprimand from his manager for missing the deadline.

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condemnation

A strong, often public moral denunciation; stronger than ordinary criticism

C1Rarely

The policy faced international condemnation.

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disapproval

Lack of approval or agreement; milder and less detailed than criticism

B2Often

His parents showed their disapproval of his decision.

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fault-finding

Habitual attention to faults; describes a manner of always finding faults, negative and subjective

C1Rarely

Her constant fault-finding made the team demoralized.

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evaluation

An assessment or measurement of quality/effectiveness; more neutral and methodical than criticism

B2Very Often

The company conducted an evaluation of the training program.

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How to pronounce criticism and what this word means

criticism means criticism. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce criticism

/ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m/

criticism translation

criticism

criticism examples

His criticism helped me improve my work.

criticism transcription

/ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m/, /ə ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

Questions about this word

criticism meaning: what does it mean?

negative evaluation

criticism pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

criticism is pronounced as /ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

criticism definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

His criticism helped me improve my work. Translation: Его критика помогла мне улучшить мою работу.

Is criticism part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

Yes, criticism can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is criticism part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, criticism can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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