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

One hospital staff member told IRIB that many of those evacuated were critically ill. — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Closing arguments in the guilt phase of Carlos Dominguez’s second murder trial in the 2003 stabbing rampage that left two Davis men dead and critically injured a third victim began Tuesday afternoon in Yolo Superior Court. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

How To Water Aloe Vera Bottom watering is recommended because watering over the top may not provide enough moisture for a critically dry plant. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

This tale was critically dinged for the same problem Denby identified above. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

The ambulance includes specialized heart-monitoring equipment, advanced ventilators, pediatric airway tools and equipment designed for newborns and critically ill children. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 13 July 2026

While the revival was also critically acclaimed on Broadway and attendance has been relatively high, its $1 million or so weekly box office tally has not been able to compete with the high running costs for a large musical. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

The shooting victim, who was not named, was critically wounded, according to the bureau. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 13 July 2026

The answer was Dead to Me, the critically adored Netflix series featuring Cardellini opposite Christina Applegate. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026