criticism
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The campaign arrives amid rising criticism of driverless technology and new competition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Children's rights organisation Bris said Thursday its "criticism against lowering the age to 13 is the same as that for lowering the age to 14".
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
This helps explain why he can’t disregard her criticism the way any normal person might shrug off slights from someone they don’t respect.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Enríquez García said that, although teachers face criticism on social media and some label them “lazy teachers,” they are fighting for a dignified and just life.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Something had been established which Emily took to be a criticism of herself.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing criticism
Power Suffix: -ism
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Excerpt from "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
List 2
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!