French word

critiquable

Pronunciation

IPA/kʁitikabl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveopen to criticism

Example

Cette proposition est critiquable.

This proposal is open to criticism.

Illustration for critiquable (open to criticism)

More examples

Le comportement du directeur a été jugé critiquable.

The director's behavior was deemed open to criticism.

Core concept

A proposal, opinion, or object with a visible point where criticism can be applied.

Common phrases

  • moralement critiquable

    morally open to criticism

  • jugé critiquable

    deemed open to criticism

Similar words

contestable: Open to challenge because its justification is not convincing.
discutable: Still debatable, with room for discussion before reaching a conclusion.
controversé: Widely disputed, with opinions divided and debate likely.

Definition in French

Indique qu'une action, une opinion ou une chose peut être sujette à la critique.

Word origin

French critiquable combines the verb critiquer, related to Greek kritikos through Latin criticus, with the suffix -able.

Usage tips

  • Critiquable means open to criticism, not necessarily bad or already criticized.

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