The phrase "stiff criticism" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used in contexts where someone is being severely or harshly criticized. Example: Despite receiving stiff criticism from her peers, Sarah remained determined to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer.
The proposal immediately ran into stiff criticism from some accounting firms, but gained support from others.
Enough of the "Weiner probes" and the "stiff criticism" and, yes (I'm talking to you, Daily Beast), enough of "Weiner's Junk Defense".
A half-year ago, he resigned as British prime minister after a bruising campaign and some stiff criticism of his politicking skills.
Democrats expressed frustration, saying they were adjusting the bill to meet the demands of centrist Senate Republicans only to face stiff criticism from Republicans on the committee.
Francis' previous attacks on capitalism have prompted stiff criticism from politicians and commentators in the United States, where he is due to visit in September.
Stiff criticism of Ms. Sadik-Khan's programs in the press, and a high-profile legal challenge to a bike lane in Brooklyn, made it more difficult for officials to plan the rollout of another ambitious bicycle initiative.
The sum of his remarks amounted to a clear effort to insulate President Bush from what figures to be the stiffest criticism he has faced since Sept. 11.
While the army has faced stiff American criticism for its failure to crack down on extremists in North Waziristan who wage war and terrorism abroad, it is simultaneously engaged in bruising battle with the Pakistan Taliban in other corners of the tribal belt.
Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination to be a Supreme Court justice Thursday in the face of stiff opposition and mounting criticism about her qualifications.
After criticism, Goodell announced new stiffer penalties for future domestic violence cases.
The AI and stiff character animations are another common point of criticism, as is the ending.
