1. disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; - Example: "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent" [syn: criticism, unfavorable judgment]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
unfavorable judgment
n 1: disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or
shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from
his opponent" [syn: criticism, unfavorable judgment]