Criticism
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The expression of disapproval or the analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of something. It can be constructive or negative feedback.
“The film received widespread criticism for its historical inaccuracies.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
Syllables
crit·i·cism
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Nine letters with repeated 'i' and 'c' - identify frequency patterns early
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the 'c' appearing twice adds scoring potential
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