American English
/ˈkʰɹɪ.ɾɪˌsɪ.zm̩/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Comments that point out problems or faults in a person, plan, or thing, often showing that you do not approve.
The last part of “criticism” can be very short: /ˈkʰɹɪ.ɾɪˌsɪ.zm̩/. Keep the main stress on the first syllable.
Comments that point out problems or faults in a person, plan, or thing, often showing that you do not approve.
The mayor faced criticism for closing the library.
She accepts criticism without getting angry.
constructive criticism · harsh criticism · public criticism
criticism of + noun
face criticism for + noun/gerund
A written or spoken judgment about the quality of a book, movie, play, or other work.
The newspaper published his criticism of the new film.
Her criticism of the novel was fair and detailed.
literary criticism · film criticism
criticism of + book/movie/work
to accept negative comments calmly and use them to improve
He takes criticism well, even when it is difficult to hear.
to be criticized, especially by many people or in public
The company came under criticism after the data leak.
Criticism is often used without -s for general negative comments: “The plan received criticism.” Use criticisms for separate comments.