CEFR C1

sceptical

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing doubt about the truth or likelihood of something; not easily convinced.

Examples

She was sceptical about his claims of having seen a ghost.
Many people remain sceptical about the benefits of the new diet.

Synonyms: doubtful, dubious, distrustful, disbelieving, questioning

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sceptical (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /skɛptɪkl/

Definition

Having or showing doubt about the truth or likelihood of something; not easily convinced.

Examples

She was sceptical about his claims of having seen a ghost.
Many people remain sceptical about the benefits of the new diet.
The scientific community is naturally sceptical of extraordinary claims.

How to Use sceptical

sceptical about (prepositional phrase): Doubting the truth or value of something. — "I'm sceptical about the claims made in the advertisement."
sceptical of (prepositional phrase): Doubting the reliability or honesty of someone or something. — "He is sceptical of politicians' promises."

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