This is the 14088th most frequent German word.
gerichtet
Directed.
In this sentence, the word "gerichtet" is used in the context of something being directed or pointed towards a certain target.
Das Licht ist auf den Tisch gerichtet.
The light is directed towards the table.
Here, "gerichtet" indicates that the criticism was specifically targeted at a particular individual.
Die Kritik war direkt an ihn gerichtet.
The criticism was directly aimed at him.
The word "gerichtet" describes the focus or direction of attention in this context.