He combined a darting intellect with a strong sense of loyalty to his origins and a sharply sceptical view of authority, be it the government, his university or employers.

I've always taken a sceptical view of these complaints.

But he never rescinded his own sceptical view of where the arguments got us and where understanding gives out.

I have taken a generally sceptical view of this phenomenon.

Other cities took a sceptical view.