noun
Refers to how someone or something is generally regarded by society or the public; often used in formal or journalistic contexts.
その政治家は世評を気にしている。
The politician is concerned about public opinion.
新製品の世評は上々だ。
The new product has an excellent reputation.
Compound of 世 (world, society) and 評 (evaluation, criticism). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of public reputation.