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bad; evil; criticize
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
bad; evil; unfortunate; negative
literaryLiterary usage, often in idiomatic expressions.
After extreme misfortune comes good luck; there will always be good fortune after difficulties.
The country is going through an unfortunate period.
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A virtuous person is content in poverty, a wise person knows fate, and does not change their principles because of good or bad fortune.
Facing adverse circumstances, he never gave up hope.
The current situation is difficult, and people's lives are hard.
verb
to criticize; to censure; to condemn
literaryLiterary usage, to express disapproval or criticism.
He criticized people in his article with sharp words.
History will have its fair judgment; praise and criticism do not depend on one person.
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Scholars have different evaluations of this poet, with varying praise and criticism.
After this work was published, there was constant praise and criticism.
He never easily criticizes others.