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criticable

criticisable

adjective kree-tee-KAH-bleh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

open to criticism

Usage Note

Criticable means deserving of or open to criticism (una decisión muy criticable). It is a somewhat formal adjective, more common in journalistic and political writing than in casual conversation, where Spaniards tend to say muy criticado or cuestionable instead. Same form for both genders.

Examples

"Su comportamiento en la reunión fue muy criticable."

Natural Translation

His behaviour at the meeting was very open to criticism.

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