sceptical
UK/'skeptɪk(ə)l/US/'skeptikl/
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Not easily convinced; having doubts
怀疑的，不轻信的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsceptroot
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icrelating to, having the nature of
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alrelating to, having the nature of
=sceptical
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.