criticism
intermediateB2/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/ · criti-cism
The expression of disapproval or the analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of something.
Meanings
The expression of disapproval or the analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of something.
کسی چیز کے خوبیوں اور خامیوں کا تجزیہ اور فیصلہ بیان کرنا یا ناپسندیدگی کا اظہار کرنا۔
تنقید
tanaqid
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Common Collocations
- literary criticism
- art criticism
- harsh criticism
Example Sentences
The novel received mixed criticism from the literary community.
ناول کو ادبی کمیونٹی سے ملے جلے تنقید کا سامنا کرنا پڑا۔
Novel ko adabi community se mile jule tanaqid ka samna karna pada.
His criticism was constructive and aimed at improving the project.
اس کی تنقید تعمیری تھی اور اس منصوبے کو بہتر بنانے کے مقصد پر مبنی تھی۔
Us ki tanaqid ta'meeri thi aur is mansube ko behtar banane ke maqsad par mabni thi.
The artist welcomed criticism as a means to grow and evolve.
فنکار نے تنقید کا استقبال کیا تاکہ وہ ترقی کریں اور ترقی پائیں۔
Fankar ne tanaqid ka isteqbaal kiya taake woh taraqqi karein aur taraqqi payen.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a critic analyzing a piece of art to remember 'criticism'.
Imagine a panel of judges evaluating performances in a talent show.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
تنقید زخم گداز ہے، پھولوں کی مہک کا راز ہے۔
Tanaqid zakhm gedaz hai, phoolon ki mehak ka raaz hai.
Criticism is a painful wound, yet it is the secret of the fragrance of flowers.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
انتقاد کرنے والے کبھی کبھی درست ہوتے ہیں۔
Inteqaad karne wale kabhi kabhi durust hote hain.
Critics are sometimes right.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "kritikos" — able to judge
First known use: 18th century
The word 'criticism' evolved from the Greek word 'kritikos', indicating the ability to judge, through Latin and Middle French before entering English in the 18th century.