Compelling, bellyaching, analytic, acute, all-important, and climacteric are all synonyms for critical. Complimentary, safe, and unimportant are antonyms of critical. And here are 95 another word for critical.
1. censorious
2. evaluative
3. grave
4. crucial
The adjective "critical" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3 letters, 2 synonyms with 4 letters, 8 synonyms with 5 letters, 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 8 synonyms with 7 letters, 12 synonyms with 8 letters, 12 synonyms with 9 letters, 11 synonyms with 10 letters, 12 synonyms with 11 letters, 13 synonyms with 12 letters, 4 synonyms with 13 letters, 2 synonyms with 14 letters, 1 synonym with 15 letters, 1 synonym with 18 letters, and 1 synonym with 21 letters, for a total of 90 synonyms for critical.
The report is critically important today.
She gave a critical review.
His condition is critically unstable now.
They made critical decisions quickly.
The situation requires a critical response.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Systematic | Disorganized, chaotic | Structured, methodical |
| Handwriting | Typing, printing | Writing, script |
| Sarcastic | Sincere, genuine | Sardonic, ironic |
| Composition | Disorganization, disarray | Make-up, constitution |
| Intuitive | Logical, rational | Instinctive, intuitional |
| Hectic | Leisurely, quiet | Frantic, frenetic |
| Unrealistic | Realistic, pragmatic, lifelike | Impractical, impracticable |
| Insignificant | Significant, important, meaningful | Unimportant, of minor importance |
| Irritated | Calm, content | Annoyed, frustrated |
| Irritate | Pacify, contented, good-humoured | Annoy, vex |
| Romantic | Platonic, unromantic | Amorous, intimate |
| Disparity | Parity, similarity | Discrepancy, inconsistency |
| Article | Book, pamphlet | Object, thing |
| Pragmatic | Impractical, unrealistic, idealistic | Practical, matter-of-fact |
| Opposition | Support, agreement | Resistance, hostility |
| In practice | In theory, in conceptually | In reality, in action |
| Practice | Neglect, theory | Application, exercise |
| Security | Vulnerability, danger | Certainty, safe future |
| Legitimate | Illegal, illegitimate | Legal, lawful |
| Skeptical | Certain, convinced, optimistic | Dubious, doubtful |
| Intricate | Simple, straightforward | Complex, complicated |
| Logical | Irrational, illogical | Reasoning, thinking |
| Drastic | Mild, moderate | Extreme, serious |
| Local | National, global | Community, district |
| Repetitive | Varied, interesting | Monotonous, tedious |
| Physical | Clerical, intellectual, spiritual | Bodily, corporeal |
| Automatically | Manually, intentionally | Instantly, spontaneously |
| Disposition | Indifference, apathy | Temperament, nature |
| Criticism | Praise, approval | Censure, reproval |
| In addition | In contrast, excluding | Additionally, as well |
| Addition | Subtraction, removal | Inclusion, adding |
| Noticeable | Imperceptible, unobtrusive, inconspicuous | Perceptible, discernible |
| Criminal | Lawful, commendable | Lawbreaker, offender |
| Prosperity | Hardship, failure | Wealth, success |
| Crime | Lawfulness, justice | Offence, unlawful act |
| Spirit | Body, flesh | Soul, psyche |
| Positive | Pessimistic, negative | Constructive, practical |
| Pathetic | Comical, cheerful | Pitiful, pitiable |
| Write | Erase, delete | Put in writing, write down |
| Tradition | Innovation, novelty | Historical convention, unwritten law |
| Describe | Conceal, misrepresent | Report, narrate |
| Criterion | Guess, conjecture | Basis, point of reference |
| Radical | Moderate, conservative | Thoroughgoing, thorough |
| Injustice | Justice, fairness | Unfairness, inequity |
| Acquisition | Loss, forfeiture | Purchase, accession |
| Problematic | Easy, simple, straightforward | Difficult, hard |
| Meticulous | Careless, sloppy, slapdash | Careful, conscientious |
| Applicable | Inappropriate, irrelevant | Relevant, appropriate |
| Cynical | Optimistic, trusting | Skeptical, distrustful |
| Initial | Final, reject, repeal | Beginning, opening |
| Typical | Atypical, unusual, abnormal, exceptional | Representative, classic |
| Realistic | Unrealistic, idealistic, impracticable | Practical, pragmatic |
| Justice | Injustice, unfairness | Fairness, justness |
| Favourite | Least liked, disliked | Best-loved, most-liked |
| Competition | Cooperation, collaboration | Rivalry, competitiveness |