Artistic Critique

verb to make something seem less valuable or of lower quality

• Using substandard materials will cheapen the overall quality of the product.
• Cutting corners will only cheapen the end result.
• Don't use that knockoff brand, it will just cheapen your style.
• His constant lies cheapen the value of his words.

noun the part of a sword blade from the middle to the point

• Despite his many talents, his foible for procrastination often hindered his progress.
• Her foible for always being late drove her friends crazy.
• His foible for being a neat freak is starting to annoy his roommates.
• The cracks in the sculpture added a unique foible to its beauty.

noun the quality or state of being mediocre; not very good or not very high in quality

• The company's mediocrity in customer service has led to a decline in sales.
• I'm tired of dealing with mediocrity at this job.
• I can't stand the mediocrity of this place, it's so boring.
• He was trapped in a cycle of mediocrity, unable to break free and reach his full potential.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'tuneless' describes something that lacks a pleasant or harmonious sound.

• The singer's tuneless performance failed to impress the audience.
• I can't stand listening to her tuneless singing.
• Her tuneless voice is like nails on a chalkboard.
• His tuneless guitar playing was a cacophony of discordant notes.

adjective describing something that lacks musical talent or ability

• Her lack of musicality made her seem unmusical compared to the other members of the orchestra.
• I can't carry a tune, so I've always been a bit unmusical.
• Some people just have no rhythm and are totally unmusical.
• His speech was so monotone and unemotional, it was almost unmusical in nature.

verb past tense of the verb 'wash out', meaning to remove or fade away through the action of washing or exposure to the elements

adjective having lost color or brightness; faded

• The colors of the painting looked washed out after years of exposure to sunlight.
• I don't like wearing that shirt anymore, it looks all washed out.
• The party was so boring, everyone looked washed out by the end of the night.
• Her dreams of becoming a famous singer were washed out after she lost her voice.

noun A person's product of creative work or expression, often in the form of a painting, sculpture, or other visual art.

preposition A word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause.

• The painting was truly a remarkable work of art, showcasing the artist's talent and skill.
• Wow, that sculpture is such a cool work of art!
• Dude, that graffiti mural is a sick work of art!
• Her ability to navigate difficult situations with grace is a true work of art.