critical

• Qui exprime des remarques ou des jugements défavorables ou désapprobateurs ; désigne aussi quelque chose de décisif par rapport à un résultat.

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.

   Critique (désapprobateur)

   • 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.

   Synonymescensoriouscondemnatoryderogatorydisapprovingdisparagingfaultfindingjudgmentalnegativescathingunfavorable

   Antonymescomplimentarylaudatorypraising

2. Extremely importantB2formal

   Of the utmost importance; crucial or decisive.

   capital / crucial

   • 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.

   Synonymesall-importantcrucialdecisiveessentialkeyparamountpivotalvital

   Antonymesinessentialinsignificantminornonessentialoptionaltrivialunimportant

3. Involving careful analysisB2formal

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

   critique (analyse rigoureuse)

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

   Synonymesanalyticaldiscerningdiscriminatingevaluativejudiciouspenetratingprobingrational

   Antonymescarelessimpressionisticshallowsuperficialuncritical

4. Serious or dangerousB2formalmedical

   Relating to a medical condition that is dangerous or unstable.

   critique (état grave)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdangerousgravelife-threateningprecariousserioussevereunstable

   Antonymesminornoncriticalsafestable