critical

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ /หˆkrษชtษชkl/ ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง /หˆkrษชtษชkl/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
adjective
B2

pointing out what is bad or wrong

She was critical of the new policy because it didn't help everyone.

B2

very important because it affects what happens next

This meeting is critical for our project's success.

B2

serious and possibly dangerous

The patient is in critical condition after the accident.

B2

making careful judgments about good and bad qualities

He looked at the painting with a critical eye to find its strengths and weaknesses.

R

based on the opinion of experts in art, music, or literature

The film received critical praise from reviewers.

translation

adj. pointing out what is bad or wrong; very important because it affects what happens next; serious and possibly dangerous; making careful judgments about good and bad qualities; based on the opinion of experts in art, music, or literature