Critical
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Critical [krit-i-kuhl]

NOUN

NOUN

  • Inclined to criticize severely.

  • Exercising judicious evaluation.

  • Of the nature of a crisis.

  • Some important juncture.

Example

"As a parent, one should not be too critical of child's work."

"The critical situation needs to be dealt with quickly,"

Synonyms

Demanding, Analytical, Belittling, Biting, Crucial, Dangerous, Decisive, Dire, Carping, Rejective

Antonyms

Complimentary, Praising, Trivial, Laudatory, Certain, Inessential, Minor, Safe, Uncritical