sceptical — 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
- I'm sceptical about his claim that he can eat 100 hamburgers in one sitting.
- The investors remained sceptical about the startup's ambitious plans.
- My grandmother is sceptical of any technology invented after 1980.
sceptical
ADJECTIVE[/ˈskeptɪkəl/]
having doubts or reservations about something; not easily convinced
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'skeptikos' meaning 'inquiring' or 'examining,' derived from 'skeptesthai' meaning 'to look at' or 'to consider.' The word entered English via Latin and Old French, originally referring to a school of Greek philosophers who doubted the possibility of certain knowledge.
Breakdown
skept- (from Greek skeptesthai, to examine) + -ic (adjective suffix) + -al (adjective suffix) = sceptical
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I'm sceptical about his claim that he can eat 100 hamburgers in one sitting.”
“The investors remained sceptical about the startup's ambitious plans.”
“My grandmother is sceptical of any technology invented after 1980.”
“Scientists should maintain a sceptical approach to new theories.”
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