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

The son of Israel’s ambassador to the United States was critically injured Tuesday in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank, according to officials. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2026

Deputies are investigating a shooting that critically injured a man Tuesday at a gas station in Pompano Beach, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Her excellent debut, 2007’s Free Food for Millionaires, features upwardly mobile Korean Americans whose desire for security Lee portrayed both sympathetically and critically. — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Such awareness can prepare individuals to think critically about authenticity, which is only going to become more important as the technology grows more capable. — Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

The first reboot, Welcome to Raccoon City (2021), was critically panned and had a disappointing box office, grossing just $42 million globally against its $25 million budget. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026

Ian MacAlpine/The Canadian Press via AP The suspect in a shooting outside a synagogue in Ontario, Canada, that critically injured a police officer has died, authorities said. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

Milwaukee police are seeking the public’s help in locating Hannah Carter, described as a critically missing teen. — Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 20 Sep. 2026

An investigation is underway in northwest Miami-Dade after deputies said a woman was critically injured when she was attacked by multiple dogs on Thursday. — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026