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

In 2017, he was critically wounded when a gunman opened fire at a baseball practice where several Republican lawmakers and staffers were preparing for an annual charity baseball game against Democrats. — Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026

And most critically, the crew worked hand-in-hand with local officials to coordinate filming locations that would not disrupt the archaeological sites or the sacred Rapa Nui culture. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026

The driver of a minivan that crashed outside a Los Angeles metro station, killing three women and critically injuring two more, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and three counts of murder, police said Wednesday. — David Swanson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Scalise was critically injured when a gunman opened fire on a congressional baseball practice in 2017. — Nikole Killion, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Advertisement In Brazil, teleICUs expanded during the COVID pandemic, but were primarily used to train physicians and nurses in responding to critically ill patients, rather than replacing in-person health care. — Alana Semuels, Time, 10 Nov. 2026

First elected in 2008, Scalise was critically injured during a shooting at practice for the congressional baseball game in 2017. — Lauren Peller, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

In addition, the semi hit a Honda CR-V, critically injuring the driver, and a Ford SUV, hospitalizing the driver, who was listed in stable condition. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026

The discovery comes as the critically endangered species continues to face threats from fishing-gear entanglements and vessel strikes. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026