Synonyms of critically

critically

adverb

as in negatively

Related Words

• negatively
• cynically
• unfavorably
• disparagingly
• warily
• reproachfully
• disapprovingly
• anxiously
• guardedly
• reprovingly
• uncomfortably
• uneasily
• captiously
• apprehensively
• deprecatingly
• hesitantly
• incredulously
• quizzically
• reproachingly
• charily
• skeptically
• hesitatingly
• suspiciously
• doubtfully
• dubiously
• questioningly
• unbelievingly
• askance
• distrustfully
• doubtingly
• mistrustfully
• sideways

Dissimilar Words

• positively
• favorably
• trustingly
• confidently
• approvingly
• trustfully
• uncritically
• unquestioningly
• sanguinely
• credulously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of critically

But in recent years, public pressure has compelled city leaders to think more critically about whether enforcement can continue without the historical harms that has come along with it. — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

The nocturnal parrots with their owl-like faces remain critically endangered, conservationists say. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Narrow specialist roles, while important, should be critically determined in a way that does not set employees down a track of obsolescence. — Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

For all of its premieres, the festival, critically, remains a place of gathering. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Claypoole was one of several people who spoke critically of the project during public comment. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026

While the Underworld movies were critically panned, the films have a passionate fanbase and the first two were box office hits. — Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

As more officers arrived, Kelly began directing the response, assigning priority to the most critically injured. — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

The evening will include live entertainment and an on-site auction, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Give Kids The World, supporting its mission to create unforgettable vacations for critically ill children and their families. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026