critical

Meaning

Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.

Expressing adverse or disapproving comments; extremely important or urgent

Example Sentences

Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.

It is critical to follow the safety rules in the laboratory.

Example Expressions

critical condition

Synonyms

crucial, significant, vital, urgent, important, essential, disapproving

Entry 1

crucial, significant, vital, urgent, important, essential

Entry 2

crucial, vital, essential, urgent, disapproving

Antonyms

trivial, unimportant, minor, insignificant, secondary, negligible, supportive

Entry 1

trivial, unimportant, minor, insignificant, secondary, negligible

Entry 2

unimportant, trivial, supportive

Collocations

critical thinking, critical moment, critical role, critical analysis