26984 words

critics

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
someone who says that they do not approve of someone or something:

Examples:

Her critics say she is leading the party to disaster.
He's his own worst critic (= he judges himself severely).
2
someone whose job is to give their opinion about something, especially films, books, music, etc.:

Examples:

She's a film/theatre critic for the "Irish Times".
The play has been well received by the critics.
3
a person whose job is to give an opinion about books, movies, or music and theater performances:

Examples:

The critics hated it, but it was popular at the box office.
4
a person who expresses disagreement with something or disapproval of someone:

Examples:

He has been one of the most outspoken critics of this administration.

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