skeptical
UK/ˈskeptɪkl/US/'skeptikәl/
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Definitions
adj.
Doubtful and not easily convinced
怀疑的，持怀疑态度的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedskeptroot
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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.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Many scientists remain skeptical of claims that have not been peer-reviewed.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.