critical

[ˈkrɪtɪkl]

Definition:
1. Involving making fair, careful judgements about the good and bad qualities of somebody/something.
2. Expressing disapproval.
3. Marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws.

Use 'critical' in a sentence:

1. He was critical of the people, disparaging of their crude manners.
2. His report is highly critical of the trial judge.
3. She viewed the findings with a critical eye.
4. We need to become critical text-readers.
5. He had read many detailed critical appraisals of her work.
6. The report is critical of the department's waste of resources.
7. The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical.
8. Your decision is critical to our future.
9. Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance.
10. The supervisor is always very critical.
11. Tom's parents were highly critical of the school.