skeptically

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière marquée par le doute ou le questionnement ». Il décrit une attitude où l'on ne croit pas immédiatement quelque chose et où l'on exige souvent des preuves avant d'accepter. Courant en anglais britannique comme américain.

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.

   avec scepticisme

   • 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.

   Synonymescynicallydisbelievinglydistrustfullydoubtfullydubiouslyincredulouslymistrustfullyquestioninglysuspiciously

   Antonymesbelievinglycredulouslynaivelytrustinglyuncritically

2. With a questioning attitudeB2formal

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

   Avec scepticisme

   • 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.

   Synonymescynicallydisbelievinglydoubtfullydubiouslyincredulouslymistrustfullyquestioninglysuspiciously

   Antonymescredulouslynaivelytrustingly