criticism · noun C or U /ˈkrɪt̬.əˌsɪz.əm/
Word family
Nouns: critic, criticism
Adjectives: critical
Verbs: criticize
Adverbs: critically
criticism
B2 when you say that something or someone is bad
Dictionary example:
The designs for the new building have attracted widespread criticism.
Learner example:
Another criticism is that there were not enough plays and films. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)
