B2adjectiveUK spelling: scepticalsciencepsychology
US/ˈskep.tɪ.kəl/
UK/ˈskep.tɪ.kəl/
doubting that something is true or good, and wanting more proof
In context
I am skeptical about claims that the pill can cure everything.
The scientists remained skeptical of the results until they were repeated.
She gave me a skeptical look when I said I had finished.
Words that go with skeptical
adjective + preposition
- skeptical aboutVoters are skeptical about the new tax plan.
- skeptical ofHe is skeptical of anything that sounds too good to be true.
adverb + adjective
- highly skepticalI am highly skeptical of his story.
- deeply skepticalMany experts are deeply skeptical of the plan.
- increasingly skepticalReaders have grown increasingly skeptical of the news.
adjective + noun
- skeptical lookShe gave a skeptical look.
- skeptical eyeRead every advertisement with a skeptical eye.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am skeptical to this idea.Correct: I am skeptical about this idea.