adjective
- expressing disapproval or finding fault
- extremely important or necessary
- involving careful analysis and judgment
Examples
- The teacher was critical of the student’s poor performance.
- It is critical that we arrive on time for the meeting.
- She took a critical approach to analyzing the data.
- The patient is in critical condition after the accident.
- Critical thinking skills are essential for success in college.
- The project reached a critical stage last week.
- His critical review of the movie was published in the newspaper.