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skeptical

🇬🇧 UK/ˈskeptɪkl/🇺🇸 US/'skeptikәl/
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Definitions

adj.

Having or showing doubt about something; not easily convinced

怀疑的，持怀疑态度的

🧩 Root Breakdown

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

  • 1.deeply skeptical深表怀疑
  • 2.remain skeptical仍持怀疑态度
  • 3.skeptical eye怀疑的眼光
  • 4.skeptical about对……持怀疑态度

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She was skeptical about the new diet plan's promised results.

  • 2.

    Many scientists remain skeptical of claims that have not been peer-reviewed.

  • 3.

    He gave a skeptical look when his friend said he'd won the lottery.

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