skeptical — having doubts or reservations about something; not easily convinced
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having doubts or reservations about something; not easily convinced
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskeptɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is skeptical of any technology invented after 1990.
- I'm skeptical about diet plans that promise you'll lose 10 pounds in a week.
- Scientists should remain skeptical until evidence supports the theory.
skeptical
ADJECTIVE[/ˈskeptɪkəl/]
having doubts or reservations about something; not easily convinced
The detective looks skeptical as the suspect tells an unlikely alibi.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek skeptikos meaning 'inquiring' or 'examining', derived from skeptesthai meaning 'to look at' or 'to consider'. The word entered English through Latin and French during the 16th century.
Breakdown
skept- (from Greek skeptesthai, to examine) + -ic (adjective suffix) + -al (adjective suffix) = skeptical
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is skeptical of any technology invented after 1990.”
“I'm skeptical about diet plans that promise you'll lose 10 pounds in a week.”
“Scientists should remain skeptical until evidence supports the theory.”
“She gave him a skeptical look when he said he had cleaned his room.”
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