Criticize

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪt̬.ə.saɪz/

Definitions of criticize

verb to indicate the faults or shortcomings of something or someone

Example Sentences

A1 She doesn't like to criticize others.

A2 The teacher criticized the student's work for not following the instructions.

B1 It's important to be able to criticize constructively in a work environment.

B2 The film criticizes society's obsession with material wealth.

C1 The author's latest book has been criticized for its lack of depth.

C2 The politician was heavily criticized for his controversial remarks.

Examples of criticize in a Sentence

formal It is important to provide constructive feedback rather than criticize others.

informal Don't be so quick to criticize, give them a chance to explain themselves.

slang Stop hating and criticizing all the time, it's not cool.

figurative She criticized his every move like a hawk circling its prey.

Grammatical Forms of criticize

• past tense: criticized
• plural: criticize
• comparative: more criticized
• superlative: most criticized
• present tense: criticizes
• future tense: will criticize
• perfect tense: has criticized
• continuous tense: is criticizing
• singular: criticizes
• positive degree: criticize
• infinitive: to criticize
• gerund: criticizing
• participle: criticizing

Origin and Evolution of criticize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'criticize' originated from the Greek word 'kritikos' meaning 'able to discern or judge'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'criticize' has evolved to encompass the act of evaluating or analyzing something critically, often with a negative connotation. It has become widely used in the context of providing feedback or expressing disapproval.