criticism

• Äußerung von Missbilligung gegenüber einer Person oder Sache aufgrund festgestellter Mängel oder Fehler; auch die Analyse und Bewertung von Vorzügen und Schwächen eines literarischen, künstlerischen Werkes oder einer Darbietung.

A noun referring to the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes, or the analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a work of literature, art, or performance.

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1. Act of expressing disapprovalB1formal

   The expression of disapproval or negative judgment about something or someone.

   Kritik

   • He accepted the criticism and made improvements.
   • Her criticism of the policy was well-reasoned.
   • The manager's criticism motivated the team to work harder.

   Synonymecastigationcensurecondemnationdenunciationdisapprovaldisparagementflakreprimandreproofvilification

   Antonymeacclaimapprovalcommendationpraise

2. B2formal

   The detailed analysis and evaluation of a work, especially in literature, art, or performance.

   Kritik

   • The book received positive criticism from reviewers.
   • Literary criticism examines themes and techniques.
   • His film faced harsh criticism at the festival.

   Synonymeanalysisappraisalassessmentcommentarycritiqueevaluationreview

3. Fault-findingB1informal

   The act of pointing out faults or weaknesses, often in a negative way.

   Kritik

   • Constant criticism can demotivate employees.
   • She took his criticism personally.
   • Avoid unnecessary criticism to maintain good relationships.

   Synonymecensurecondemnationdenunciationdisapprovaldisparagementflakreproachslatingstricture

   Antonymeacclaimadmirationapprovalcommendationcomplimentpraise