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CEFR C1 · Adjectives/Adverbs
critical of (the press)
/ˈkrɪtɪkəl ɒv/ Headword: critical 📚 Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
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Synonyms & Antonyms
To be critical of something means to express disapproval or find fault with it, often by analyzing its negative aspects.
Synonyms
disapproving of
fault-finding
censorious
judgmental
Antonyms
supportive of
approving of
praising
complimentary
Translations
critical of (the press) in your language
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عربي
أن تكون ناقدًا لشيء ما يعني التعبير عن عدم الموافقة عليه أو إيجاد أخطاء فيه.
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اردو
کسی چیز پر تنقید کرنا اس کی خامیوں کو اجاگر کرنا ہے۔
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हिंदी
किसी चीज़ की आलोचना करना मतलब उसकी कमियों को उजागर करना है।
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中文
批评（媒体）意味着对某事表示不赞成或挑剔。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
You don't like something. You point out its problems. You judge it negatively.
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Memory TipRemember 'critic' – someone who finds faults.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The public was very critical of (disapproving of) the company's decision to raise prices.
My teacher is often critical of (finds fault with) my writing, but it helps me improve.
It's easy to be critical of (point out problems with) others, but harder to offer solutions.
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