Criticisingly

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. Expressing disapproval or pointing out faults in someone or something in a negative manner
2. Making evaluative remarks that highlight perceived deficiencies or shortcomings
3. Delivering judgments or assessments that emphasize flaws while conveying a sense of negativity

Etymology: "Criticisingly" is a straightforward formation: the adverb is built from "criticising," the British spelling of the present participle of "criticise," with the suffix "-ly" attached. The suffix turns an adjective-like form into an adverb describing how an action is done, so the word means in a critical manner. The base verb "criticise" comes from "critic," which traces back through Latin "criticus" to Greek "kritikos," meaning able to judge or discern. The root sense of judging is still present in the word's modern meaning, though it has narrowed toward finding fault.

Synonyms: disapprovingly, faultfindingly

Antonyms: approvingly, praisingly