be skeptical

/biː skɛptɪkəl/

doubtful or questioning

She was skeptical about the new product claims.

She doubted the truth of the new product claims.

informal

To have doubts or reservations about something; to question its validity or truth.

The scientist remained skeptical about the study's conclusions.

The scientist doubted the study's conclusions.

He was skeptical of the politician's promises.

He questioned the politician's promises.

Often used when someone is cautious or hesitant to accept something without evidence.

Collocations

be skeptical ofto doubt or question something or someoneremain skepticalto continue doubting

to be skeptical about something

to express skepticism

Use 'be skeptical' when you want to express doubt or caution about something without being overly negative.

In formal contexts, 'skeptical' is often preferred over 'doubtful' or 'dubious'.

From Greek 'skeptikos' (able to examine, inquiring), from 'skeptesthai' (to look at, view).

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about claims, evidence, or trustworthiness.

to exist or occur

verb

skeptical

doubting or questioning

adjective

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