Synonyms of criticism

criticism

noun

ˈkri-tə-ˌsi-zəm 

as in critique

an essay evaluating or analyzing something

every criticism of the movie has noted that there are major holes in its plot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• critique
• review
• notice
• analysis
• editorial
• commentary
• examination
• study
• evaluation
• opinion
• appraisal
• column
• examen
• assessment
• survey
• punditry
• outline

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of criticism

Fried practices art history and criticism as a poetic, almost magical endeavor. — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Rather than translating existing work from The Rumpus, El Alboroto will commission and publish original Spanish-language writing spanning cultural criticism, personal essays, interviews, fiction, poetry and comics. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

This was not the first time that the Jennifer’s Body actress has refused to ignore harsh criticism on her Instagram posts. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Still, collisions involving Waymo vehicles have garnered public attention and criticism, including when a Waymo struck and killed a beloved neighborhood cat in San Francisco last year. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026