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View usage for: (skeptɪkəl) regional note: in AM, use skepticaladjectiveIf you are sceptical about something, you have doubts about it. Other archaeologists are sceptical about his findings. [+ about] ...scientists who are sceptical of global warming and its alleged consequences. The party has always had a cautious and sceptical attitude to Europe. Synonyms: doubtful, cynical, dubious, questioning More Synonyms of sceptical sceptically (skeptɪkli) adverb [ADVERB after verb] I looked at him skeptically, sure he was exaggerating. 'What's your point?' demanded the old man sceptically. sceptical in British English or archaic, US skeptical (ˈskɛptɪkəl) adjective1. not convinced that something is true; doubtful 2. tending to mistrust people, ideas, etc, in general 3. of or relating to sceptics; sceptic Derived forms sceptically (ˈsceptically) or archaic, US skeptically (ˈskeptically) adverb Examples of 'sceptical' in a sentencesceptical In other languagessceptical British English: sceptical / ˈskɛptɪkl/ ADJECTIVE If you are sceptical about something, you have doubts about it. He took a sceptical view of the Government's intentions. - American English: skeptical
- Arabic: مُرْتاب
- Brazilian Portuguese: descrente
- Chinese: 怀疑的
- Croatian: skeptičan
- Czech: skeptický
- Danish: skeptisk
- Dutch: sceptisch
- European Spanish: escéptico
- Finnish: epäilevä
- French: sceptique
- German: skeptisch
- Greek: δύσπιστος
- Italian: scettico
- Japanese: 疑い深い
- Korean: 회의적인
- Norwegian: skeptisk
- Polish: sceptyczny
- European Portuguese: cético
- Romanian: sceptic
- Russian: скептический
- Latin American Spanish: escéptico
- Swedish: skeptisk
- Thai: น่าสงสัย
- Turkish: kuşkulu
- Ukrainian: скептичний
- Vietnamese: đa nghi
Chinese translation of 'sceptical'sceptical or (US) skeptical (ˈskɛptɪkl) adj -
怀(懷)疑的 (huáiyí de) to be sceptical about sth 对(對)某事持怀(懷)疑态(態)度 (duì mǒushì chí huáiyí tàidu)
scientists who are sceptical about global warming Synonyms questioning doubting hesitating scoffing quizzical Opposites believing , trusting , unquestioning , sure , certain , convinced , dogmatic , credulous , free from doubt , undoubting , of fixed mind Additional synonymsDefinition believing that people always act selfishly My experiences have made me cynical about politics. Synonyms unbelieving, sceptical, disillusioned, pessimistic, disbelieving, mistrustful`Is that so?' he asked, in a disbelieving tone. Synonyms incredulous, doubting, sceptical, doubtful, suspicious, dubious, unconvinced, distrustful, mistrustful, unbelievingDefinition unsure or undecided My parents were a bit dubious about it all. Synonyms unsure, uncertain, suspicious, hesitating, doubtful, sceptical, tentative, wavering, hesitant, undecided, unconvinced, iffy (informal), leery (slang), distrustful, in two minds (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition doubtful and unsure in speech or action I was hesitant about accepting the invitation. Synonyms uncertain, reluctant, shy, halting, doubtful, sceptical, unsure, hesitating, wavering, timid, diffident, lacking confidence, vacillating, hanging back, irresolute, half-arsed (British, slang), half-assed (US, Canadian, slang), half-heartedDefinition not prepared or willing to believe something There was a brief, incredulous silence. Synonyms disbelieving, doubting, sceptical, suspicious, doubtful, dubious, unconvinced, distrustful, mistrustful, unbelievingFletcher had become taciturn and mistrustful of the media. Synonyms suspicious, nervous, cautious, uncertain, wary, cynical, doubtful, sceptical, dubious, fearful, hesitant, apprehensive, leery (slang), distrustful, charyHe looked at me with unbelieving eyes. Synonyms sceptical, doubting, suspicious, doubtful, dubious, unconvinced, disbelieving, incredulous, distrustfulDefinition not certain that something is true or right Most consumers seem unconvinced that the recession is over. Synonyms sceptical, doubtful, disbelieving, doubting, cynical, dubious, incredulous, mistrustful, unbelieving, unpersuaded |