public criticism
nounUK /ˈpʌblɪk ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
US /ˈpʌblɪk ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
When many people say they do not like something you did.
The mayor faced public criticism after the new park was closed.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Negative comments made openly by people in general.
The company changed its policy after weeks of public criticism.
3. Open judgment of a person's or group's actions by the community.
Public criticism of the school's rules led to a meeting with parents.
4. The act of pointing out faults in something in front of everyone.
He accepted the public criticism and promised to do better.