critically

• Adverb, das ausdrückt, dass etwas missbilligend beurteilt oder auf Mängel hingewiesen wird, oder dass etwas durch sorgfältige Analyse und Bewertung geschieht. Es kann auch einen ernsten oder gefährlichen Grad bezeichnen (z. B. kritisch krank). Die Bedeutung hängt stark vom Kontext ab.

An adverb meaning "in a way that expresses disapproval or points out faults" or "in a way that involves careful analysis and judgment." It can also mean "to a serious or dangerous degree" (e.g., critically ill). The meaning depends heavily on context.

1. In a critical mannerB2formal

   In a way that expresses disapproval or judgment.

   kritisch

   • The reviewer spoke critically about the film's plot.
   • She looked at him critically before responding.
   • The article examines the policy critically.

   Synonymedisapprovinglydisparaginglynegatively

   Antonymeadmiringlyappreciativelyapprovinglyfavorably

2. To a serious or crucial degreeB2formal

   In a way that is extremely important or serious.

   kritisch

   • The patient is critically ill in the hospital.
   • This decision is critically important for the company's future.
   • The supply of clean water is critically low in the region.

   Synonymecruciallydecisivelyessentiallyimperativelyimportantlyseriouslyurgentlyvitally

3. Using careful analysisB2formal

   In a way that involves careful and thoughtful analysis.

   Kritisch

   • Students must learn to think critically about sources.
   • The data was critically analyzed before the report was published.
   • She critically evaluated the arguments presented.

   Synonymeanalyticallycarefullyjudiciouslylogicallyrationallyrigorouslysystematicallythoughtfully

   Antonymecarelesslyshallowlysuperficiallyuncritically