noun · B2 · Often · both

criticism

критика

Meaning of criticism

negative evaluation

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EN-UK/ˈkrɪtɪsɪz(ə)m/
EN-US/ə ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
RU[ˈkritʲikə]
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criticism with Russian translation

criticism usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

His criticism helped me improve my work.

Его критика помогла мне улучшить мою работу.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The public criticism was hard to hear but useful.

Публичную критику было тяжело слышать, но она была полезной.

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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.

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criticism synonyms

Related words worth learning together

criticism
общее слово для оценки или указания на недостатки; может быть конструктивной или негативной
critique
формальный разбор, обычно подробный и аналитический; чаще о произведениях искусства или теории
feedback
информация о реакции или результатах; часто подразумевает конструктивность и обмен мнениями
review
оценка или обзор; может быть публикуемая оценка (рецензия) или личное рассмотрение
censure
официальное или формальное выражение осуждения, часто институциональное
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🇬🇧en

общее слово для оценки или указания на недостатки; может быть конструктивной или негативной

B2Very Often

The teacher's criticism helped me improve my essay.

🇬🇧en

формальный разбор, обычно подробный и аналитический; чаще о произведениях искусства или теории

C1Often

She wrote a thoughtful critique of the new exhibition.

🇬🇧en

информация о реакции или результатах; часто подразумевает конструктивность и обмен мнениями

B2Very Often

Please give feedback on the new design.

🇬🇧en

оценка или обзор; может быть публикуемая оценка (рецензия) или личное рассмотрение

B2Very Often

I read a positive review of the film.

C
🇬🇧en
censure

официальное или формальное выражение осуждения, часто институциональное

C1Rarely

The council voted to censure the member for misconduct.

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🇬🇧en
reproach

выражение упрека или разочарования, часто направлено на человека лично

C1Rarely

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

R
🇬🇧en
reprimand

официальный или формальный выговор, обычно от начальства или учебного заведения

B2Often

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

C
🇬🇧en
condemnation

решительное осуждение, часто моральное или публичное, сильнее по оттенку, чем простая критика

C1Rarely

The policy faced international condemnation.

D
🇬🇧en
disapproval

неодобрение или несогласие, менее подробно, чем критика; может быть мягким

B2Often

His parents showed their disapproval of his decision.

F
🇬🇧en
fault-finding

постоянный поиск недостатков; характеристика манеры, часто негативная и субъективная

C1Rarely

Her constant fault-finding made the team demoralized.

E
🇬🇧en
evaluation

оценка или измерение качества/эффективности; более нейтрально и методично, чем критика

B2Very Often

The company conducted an evaluation of the training program.

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Questions about this word

What does criticism mean?

negative evaluation

How do you pronounce criticism?

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

How is criticism 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 (критика) 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 (критика) 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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