criticism as in disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
- "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"
Synonyms
- unfavorable judgmentdisapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
criticism as in a serious examination and judgment of something
- "constructive criticism is always appreciated"
Synonyms
- critiqueappraise critically; an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) ; a serious examination and judgment of something
criticism as in a written evaluation of a work of literature
Synonyms
- literary criticisma written evaluation of a work of literature ; the informed analysis and evaluation of literature