Criticism ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm Open Constructive I Levelled Noun Draw/Face/Receive

• to draw/face/receive criticism
• the plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups.
• she sought to deflect criticism by blaming her family.
• people in public life must always be open to criticism (= willing to accept being criticized).

criticism

1. the act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval
• SEE ALSO self-criticism
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• to draw/face/receive criticism
• The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups.
• She sought to deflect criticism by blaming her family.
• People in public life must always be open to criticism (= willing to accept being criticized).
• Ben is very sensitive—he just can't take criticism.
• to offer somebody constructive criticism (= that is meant to be helpful)
• I didn't mean it as a criticism.
• criticisms levelled at (= aimed at) journalists
• There was widespread criticism of the government's handling of the disaster.
• My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road.
• He was clearly stung by media criticism of his previous statement.
• The former minister is facing growing criticism over his remark.
• The government came under heavy criticism over its policies.
• We came in for some sharp criticism over this decision.
• The actress has come under criticism for her comments about her co-stars.
• The film star faced a barrage of criticism for his behaviour.
• The actor has recently faced harsh criticism about his weight.
• The past five years has seen growing criticism against the regime.

Extra Examples

• The harshest criticism came from right-wing ideologists.
• Criticism centred on the lack of information provided.
• Criticism was levelled at senior managers.
• He finds it hard to take criticism.
• None of what has been said should be taken to imply criticism.
• Scientists have raised strong criticisms of creationist ideas.
• She countered my criticisms by saying we had no choice in the matter.
• She made a number of valid criticisms.
• Teachers need honest feedback and constructive criticism.
• The main criticism about the information provided is that it arrives too late.
• The proposal is open to several important criticisms.
• The report levels criticism at senior managers.
• There has been serious criticism of the teaching methods used in the school.
• They received criticism for continuing to supply the faulty goods.
• Two successive defeats have brought fresh criticism.
• We are bound to face criticism from both sides.
• criticisms against the Church
• criticisms against the European single currency
• to offer criticism and receive it
• I don't mind a little constructive criticism, but there are limits to what I am willing to do.
• There have been criticisms levelled at journalists for not always looking deeply enough into certain issues.
2. the work or activity of making fair, careful judgements about the good and bad qualities of somebody/something, especially books, music, etc.
• She has written several works of literary criticism.

Extra Examples

• The book takes an unorthodox approach to art criticism.
• He teaches a course on textual criticism.

Word Origin

• early 17th cent.: from critic or Latin criticus + -ism.