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unfavorable judgment

/ˈʌnˌfeɪvərəbəl ˌdʒʌdʒmənt/
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Other forms: unfavorable judgments

Definitions of unfavorable judgment
  1. noun
    disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
    synonyms: criticism
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    types:
    attack
    strong criticism
    brickbat
    blunt criticism
    carping, faultfinding
    persistent petty and unjustified criticism
    attack, blast, fire, flack, flak
    intense adverse criticism
    thrust
    verbal criticism
    potshot
    criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration
    rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
    slating
    a severely critical attack
    static
    angry criticism
    stricture
    severe criticism
    aspersion, calumny, defamation, denigration, slander
    an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
    riot act
    a vigorous reprimand
    chiding, objurgation, scolding, tongue-lashing
    rebuking a person harshly
    what for
    a strong reprimand
    berating, blowing up
    a severe rebuke
    reproach
    a mild rebuke or criticism
    lecture, speech, talking to
    a lengthy rebuke
    chastening, chastisement, correction
    a rebuke for making a mistake
    admonishment, admonition, monition
    a firm rebuke
    type of:
    disapproval
    the expression of disapproval
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