critical

/ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
noun
  1. A person who expresses disapproval or points out faults.
    • The critic panned the movie for its weak plot.
    • He is his own worst critic and never satisfied with his work.
    • As a food critic, she visits new restaurants every week.
  2. A person who analyzes and judges works of art, literature, or performance.
    • A literary critic reviews books for the newspaper.
    • The music critic attended the concert and wrote a review.
    • The art critic praised the painter's use of color.
adjective
  1. Expressing disapproval or pointing out faults.
    • The review was highly critical of the restaurant's service.
    • Her teacher was critical of the messy handwriting.
    • He became critical when his team missed the deadline.
  2. Extremely important or essential for success.
    • Finding clean water is critical for survival in the desert.
    • It is critical to wear a seatbelt while driving.
    • The next few days will be critical for the project.
  3. Involving careful analysis and judgment.
    • The historian offered a critical examination of the evidence.
    • Critical thinking helps you solve problems effectively.
    • She wrote a critical essay on the novel's themes.
  4. Relating to a serious or dangerous situation.
    • The patient is in critical condition after the accident.
    • The country faced a critical shortage of food.
    • The storm caused critical damage to the bridge.
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