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sceptically

/ˈskep.tɪ.kəl.i/

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adverb

B2formalbritish/ˈskep.tɪ.kəl.i/

An adverb meaning 'in a doubtful or questioning manner.' It describes an attitude of not easily believing something, often requiring proof before acceptance. This is the standard British spelling; the American variant is 'skeptically.'

  • 🇷🇺Наречие, означающее 'сомневающимся или вопрошающим образом'. Описывает отношение, при котором человек нелегко верит чему-либо и часто требует доказательств перед принятием. Это стандартное британское написание; американский вариант — 'skeptically'.
  1. With doubt or disbelief B2 formal british

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

    • She looked at the advertisement sceptically.
    • He listened to the politician's promises sceptically.
    • The scientist examined the results sceptically.

    🇷🇺Скептически

    Synonyms: cynicallydisbelievinglydistrustfullydoubtfullyincredulouslyquestioninglysuspiciously

    Antonyms: credulouslynaivelytrustinglyuncritically

  • more sceptically comparative form
  • most sceptically superlative form