Synonyms of critical
9 similar words
Another word for critical is judgmental. Other synonyms of critical are crucial and captious.
Synonyms and similar words for critical
adjectiveInclined to find fault or criticize.
- fastidious
- captiousHaving a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections; cavilling, nitpicky.
- censorious
- exacting
- judgmentalInclined to rashly pass judgment, critical.
- slashingPowerfully excellent.
adjectiveExtremely important.
- crucialEssential or decisive for determining the outcome or future of something; extremely important; vital.
- imperative
nounCritical hit.
- critA proponent of critical legal studies.
Meaning of critical
- adjective Inclined to find fault or criticize.
- adjective Pertaining to, or indicating, a crisis or turning point.
- adjective Extremely important.
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Questions about synonyms of critical
- What is another word for critical?
- Critical has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as judgmental, crucial and captious.
- What does critical mean?
- Critical means inclined to find fault or criticize.
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