ukosoaji

How to say it

Meaning

The act of pointing out faults or weaknesses in someone’s work, ideas or actions, whether harsh or helpful.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural; from kukosoa, to criticize. Ukosoaji mkali is harsh criticism; the person is mkosoaji, a critic.

Examples

• Serikali ilipokea ukosoaji mkali kuhusu kodi mpya.The government received harsh criticism over the new tax.
• Ukosoaji wa kujenga unasaidia kuboresha kazi.Constructive criticism helps improve the work.
• Msanii huyo hapendi ukosoaji wa mashabiki.That artist does not like criticism from fans.