skeptically

• Adverb, das eine zweifelnde oder fragende Haltung beschreibt; jemand glaubt etwas nicht sofort und verlangt oft Beweise, bevor er es akzeptiert.

An adverb meaning "in a doubtful or questioning manner." It describes an attitude of not immediately believing something, often requiring evidence before acceptance. Common in both British and American English.

1. With doubt or disbeliefB2formal

   In a manner that shows doubt or questions the truth or validity of something.

   Skeptisch

   • She looked at the proposal skeptically, unsure of its feasibility.
   • He listened skeptically to the politician's promises.
   • The scientist examined the results skeptically before drawing conclusions.

   Synonymecynicallydisbelievinglydistrustfullydoubtfullydubiouslyincredulouslymistrustfullyquestioninglysuspiciously

   Antonymebelievinglycredulouslynaivelytrustinglyuncritically

2. With a questioning attitudeB2formal

   In a way that expresses a tendency to question or challenge accepted ideas.

   Skeptisch

   • The audience reacted skeptically to the new theory.
   • She raised her eyebrow skeptically when he claimed to have seen a UFO.
   • They viewed the advertisement skeptically, suspecting it was exaggerated.

   Synonymecynicallydisbelievinglydoubtfullydubiouslyincredulouslymistrustfullyquestioninglysuspiciously

   Antonymecredulouslynaivelytrustingly