criticism
/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzm̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: criticisms
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed.
Noun
Examples
The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A critical observation or detailed examination and review.
Noun
Examples
The politician received several detailed criticisms of his stance on the issue.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “criticism” mean?
The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed.
Is “criticism” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.