Cool MateMeaning of Sceptical
having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen
In simple words: Not easily convinced or believing something is true.
Sceptical in a sentence
- She looked highly sceptical.
- I am sceptical about his chances of winning.
- The public remain sceptical of these claims.
- They remain understandably sceptical about her promises of improvement.
- Many were sceptical as to whether the plan would succeed.
- in a mildly sceptical tone of voice
How to use Sceptical
Use 'sceptical' when expressing doubt or suspicion about something. It is appropriate in discussions, debates, and academic contexts but may be less common in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
sceptical + of/about + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'skeptic' wearing glasses, looking closely at a claim before believing it.
Related words
Synonyms for Sceptical
- doubtful
- disbelieving
- questioning
- uncertain
- suspicious
Opposites of Sceptical
- trusting
- believing
- naive
Common mistakes with Sceptical
- 'Skeptical' is often confused with 'cynical'.
- Incorrectly spelled as 'sceptical' in American English rather than British English.
- Used without the preposition, e.g., 'I'm sceptical the plan' instead of 'I'm sceptical about the plan'.
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Sceptical in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متشكك
غير مقتنع بسهولة أو لا تصدق شيئًا ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সন্দেহপ্রবণ
সহজে বিশ্বাস না করা বা কোনো কিছু সত্য বলে মনে না করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Skeptisch
Nicht leicht zu überzeugen oder etwas für wahr zu halten.
- SpanishEspañol
Escéptico
No se convence fácilmente o no cree que algo sea verdad.
- Persianفارسی
شکاک
به راحتی قانع نمیشود یا به چیزی باور ندارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Sceptique
Pas facilement convaincu ou croyant que quelque chose est vrai.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संदेहवादी
आसानी से यकीन न करने वाला या किसी बात को सच न मानने वाला।
- ItalianItaliano
Scettico
Non facilmente convinto o che non crede facilmente che qualcosa sia vero.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cético
Não se convence facilmente ou acredita que algo é verdade.
- RussianРусский
Скептичный
Нелегко убеждаемый или не верящий в правдивость чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
شکاک, مشکوک
آسانی سے قائل نہ ہونا یا کسی چیز کو سچ ماننے میں ہچکچانا۔
- Chinese中文
怀疑的, 不相信的
不容易被说服或相信某事是真的。
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Frequently asked questions about Sceptical
What does Sceptical mean?
Not easily convinced or believing something is true.
What is the definition of Sceptical?
having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen
How do you use Sceptical in a sentence?
She looked highly sceptical.
Can you give another example of Sceptical?
I am sceptical about his chances of winning.
What are synonyms for Sceptical?
Common alternatives include doubtful, disbelieving, questioning, uncertain, suspicious.
What is the opposite of Sceptical?
Opposite meanings include trusting, believing, naive.
What words go with Sceptical?
It commonly pairs with be, look, sound, extremely, fairly, very, about, as to, of.
What are common mistakes when using Sceptical?
'Skeptical' is often confused with 'cynical'. Incorrectly spelled as 'sceptical' in American English rather than British English. Used without the preposition, e.g., 'I'm sceptical the plan' instead of 'I'm sceptical about the plan'.
How do you pronounce Sceptical?
US: /["/ˈskeptɪkl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈskeptɪkl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sceptical?
Use 'sceptical' when expressing doubt or suspicion about something. It is appropriate in discussions, debates, and academic contexts but may be less common in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Sceptical?
"Sceptical" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.