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Antonyms
Etymology
1. criticism
noun. ['ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm'] disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings.
Synonyms
- rebuke
- faultfinding
- brickbat
- stricture
- potshot
- flak
- reproof
- attack
- reproval
- thrust
- static
- unfavorable judgment
- carping
- blast
- disapproval
- flack
- slating
- reprimand
- reprehension
Antonyms
- pull
- stand still
- moving
- changeable
Etymology
- -ism (English)
- critic (English)
- criticus (Latin)
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2. criticism
noun. ['ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm'] a serious examination and judgment of something.
Synonyms
- examen
- critique
- critical appraisal
- knock
- critical analysis
- self-criticism
Antonyms
- hire
- praise
- uncritical
- nonjudgmental
Etymology
- -ism (English)
- critic (English)
- criticus (Latin)
3. criticism
noun. ['ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm'] a written evaluation of a work of literature.
Synonyms
- new criticism
- explication de texte
- writing
- piece of writing
- critique
- critical review
- review
- review article
- written material
- analysis
- textual criticism
Antonyms
- refrain
- end
- finish
- evolution
Etymology
- -ism (English)
- critic (English)
- criticus (Latin)
4. new
adjective. ['ˈnuː, nˈjuː'] not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered.
Synonyms
- spick-and-span
- virgin
- parvenu
- newborn
- new-sprung
- bran-new
- radical
- unused
- sunrise
- spic-and-span
- age
- novel
- modern
- recent
- untested
- rising
- current
- red-hot
- fresh
- young
- parvenue
- refreshing
- revolutionary
- newfound
- untried
- brand-new
Antonyms
- nonmodern
- stale
- noncurrent
- tasteless
Etymology
- newe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- niwe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. new
adjective. ['ˈnuː, nˈjuː'] original and of a kind not seen before.
Synonyms
- novel
- original
Antonyms
- legal
- unsexy
- inactive
Etymology
- newe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- niwe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. new
adjective. ['ˈnuː, nˈjuː'] lacking training or experience.
Synonyms
- inexperient
- inexperienced
Antonyms
- far
- nonviolent
- uncharged
Etymology
- newe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- niwe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. new
adjective. ['ˈnuː, nˈjuː'] having no previous example or precedent or parallel.
Synonyms
- unprecedented
Antonyms
- cool
- unemotionality
Etymology
- newe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- niwe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. new
adjective. ['ˈnuː, nˈjuː'] other than the former one(s); different.
Antonyms
- bad
Etymology
- newe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- niwe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. new
adverb. ['ˈnuː, nˈjuː'] very recently.
Synonyms
- newly
- freshly
Antonyms
- unpopular
- unskilled
- unwanted
Etymology
- newe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- niwe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. new
adjective. ['ˈnuː, nˈjuː'] unfamiliar.
Antonyms
- cold
Etymology
- newe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- niwe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))