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sceptical

🇬🇧 UK/'skeptɪk(ə)l/🇺🇸 US/'skeptikl/
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Definitions

adj.

Having or showing doubt; not easily convinced or believing something to be true

怀疑的，持怀疑态度的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
sceptroot
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icrelating to, having the nature of
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alrelating to, having the nature of
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Common Collocations

  • 1.remain sceptical仍持怀疑态度
  • 2.deeply sceptical深表怀疑
  • 3.sceptical about对……持怀疑态度
  • 4.sceptical of对……不信任

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Many scientists remain sceptical about the long-term effectiveness of the new treatment.

  • 2.

    She was sceptical when he promised to finish the project by Friday.

  • 3.

    Voters are increasingly sceptical of politicians who make grand promises before elections.

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