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Definition of criticalness

criticalness

/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl.nəs/
crit · i · cal · ness
Adverb:critically
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Adjective:critical
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criticalness Lexical Profile

criticalness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or disposition of being inclined to find fault or judge severely.

Example

"His constant criticalness made it difficult for junior colleagues to share their preliminary ideas openly."

2

The state or quality of being crucial, decisive, or of vital importance.

Example

"The team recognized the criticalness of completing the safety inspections before the winter storms arrived."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "criticality" is typically preferred in technical, scientific, and organizational contexts to describe essential importance or a nuclear state, "criticalness" is more commonly used to describe a person's tendency to find fault.

• Rhymes for criticalness

• Nearby Words

critic
critical
critically
criticalness
criticism
criticizable
criticize

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Criticalness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/criticalness
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