skeptically

• Наречие, означающее «сомневающимся или вопрошающим образом». Описывает отношение, при котором человек не сразу верит чему-либо и часто требует доказательств перед принятием. Распространено как в британском, так и в американском английском.

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.

   Скептически

   • 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.

   Synonymscynicallydisbelievinglydistrustfullydoubtfullydubiouslyincredulouslymistrustfullyquestioninglysuspiciously

   Antonymsbelievinglycredulouslynaivelytrustinglyuncritically

2. With a questioning attitudeB2formal

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

   Скептически

   • 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.

   Synonymscynicallydisbelievinglydoubtfullydubiouslyincredulouslymistrustfullyquestioninglysuspiciously

   Antonymscredulouslynaivelytrustingly