critical

• Äußernd ungünstige oder ablehnende Bemerkungen oder Urteile; auch etwas, das für ein Ergebnis entscheidend ist.

Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments; also used to describe something of decisive importance in relation to an outcome.

1. Expressing disapprovalB2formal

   Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.

   Kritisch

   • The teacher was critical of the student's essay.
   • She made a critical remark about his behavior.
   • The report was highly critical of the company's policies.

   Synonymecensoriouscondemnatoryderogatorydisapprovingdisparagingfaultfindingjudgmentalnegativescathingunfavorable

   Antonymecomplimentarylaudatorypraising

2. Extremely importantB2formal

   Of the utmost importance; crucial or decisive.

   Äußerst wichtig

   • It is critical that we finish the project on time.
   • The next few hours will be critical for the patient's recovery.
   • Finding a solution is critical to the success of the mission.

   Synonymeall-importantcrucialdecisiveessentialkeyparamountpivotalvital

   Antonymeinessentialinsignificantminornonessentialoptionaltrivialunimportant

3. Involving careful analysisB2formal

   Involving the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

   Kritisch

   • The course teaches students critical thinking skills.
   • She wrote a critical analysis of the novel.
   • A critical review of the evidence is necessary.

   Synonymeanalyticaldiscerningdiscriminatingevaluativejudiciouspenetratingprobingrational

   Antonymecarelessimpressionisticshallowsuperficialuncritical

4. Serious or dangerousB2formalmedical

   Relating to a medical condition that is dangerous or unstable.

   Kritisch

   • The patient is in critical condition after the accident.
   • He was taken to the intensive care unit in a critical state.
   • The doctor described her injuries as critical.

   Synonymedangerousgravelife-threateningprecariousserioussevereunstable

   Antonymeminornoncriticalsafestable