skeptically

• Advérbio que significa «de maneira cética ou questionadora». Descreve uma atitude em que a pessoa não acredita imediatamente em algo e frequentemente exige provas antes de aceitar.

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.

   Ceticamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscynicallydisbelievinglydistrustfullydoubtfullydubiouslyincredulouslymistrustfullyquestioninglysuspiciously

   Antônimosbelievinglycredulouslynaivelytrustinglyuncritically

2. With a questioning attitudeB2formal

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

   Ceticamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscynicallydisbelievinglydoubtfullydubiouslyincredulouslymistrustfullyquestioninglysuspiciously

   Antônimoscredulouslynaivelytrustingly