criticism-proof
|crit-i-cism-proof|
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/ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm pruːf/
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/ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm pruːf/
resistant to criticism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'criticism-proof' originates from the combination of 'criticism' and the suffix '-proof', where 'criticism' refers to the expression of disapproval and '-proof' means resistant to or unaffected by.
Historical Evolution
'Criticism' comes from the Greek word 'kritikos', meaning 'able to discern', and '-proof' is derived from the Old English 'prūf', meaning 'test'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'proof' meant 'test', but over time it evolved to mean 'resistant to'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resistant to criticism; not easily affected by negative feedback or disapproval.
The new policy was designed to be criticism-proof.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 18:16