CRITICALLY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

critically

adverb

Definition of critically

as in negatively

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Recent Examples of critically More critically, the obstruction blocks the flow of water and nutrients. — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 Kabita’s hemoglobin levels were critically low, leaving her short of oxygen and straining her heart. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Electrified systems minimize exposure to volatile fuel markets, integrate renewables, and enable continuous monitoring, critically reducing downtime—a top priority for 96% of firms. — Tim Walsh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Most visibly, the United States is running critically short on munitions. — Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026 Martinez was critically injured and later died at a hospital. — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 But the coalition partners are in discussion as the effect of critically low river levels reverberates, including in higher prices. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 The series has been critically acclaimed, winning 13 Emmy Awards, including back-to-back trophies for outstanding comedy series in 2021 and 2022. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026 Despite a battery of tests, including a contrast CT scan and bone marrow biopsy, experts could not determine what was making Jackie critically ill. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

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Eighty percent of human resources (HR) managers worry that employees' financial issues negatively affect productivity, according to Morgan Stanley at Work's sixth annual State of the Workplace Financial Benefits Study, published in May 2026.

— Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
If the market reacts negatively, the yen will weaken further and import prices will rise.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of negatively

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That’s either an amazing coincidence of errors or the studies were cynically designed to contrive flaws in RCV.

— Paul Haughey, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
Albums of new material followed, showing that Askew’s briny voice and cynically whimsical songcraft had only deepened with age.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 31 July 2026

Definition of cynically

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The vehicle’s unique look, courtesy of former Apple design chief Jony Ive, has proven to be especially polarizing, with some comparing the vehicle unfavorably to the $30,000 Nissan Leaf.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
According to the poll aggregator RealClearPolling, Democrats were viewed equally as unfavorably as their Republican colleagues through June of this year.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Definition of unfavorably

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