1. a critical or disapproving comment; censure or blame
Usage: formal; often used in the phrase 'animadversion on' or 'animadversion upon'

Examples

• The professor's animadversion on the student's sloppy research was harsh but fair.
• Her animadversion upon his careless mistakes prompted him to revise his work.
• The critic's animadversions on the film's plot were published in the Sunday review.
• He received considerable animadversion from colleagues for his controversial proposal.
• The board issued a formal animadversion regarding the company's financial practices.
• Despite the animadversion of the traditionalists, the museum proceeded with its modern renovation.
• She made several animadversions on the quality of the translation.