skeptically

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.

ruНаречие, 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.esAdverbio que significa «de manera dudosa o interrogativa». Describe una actitud en la que la persona no cree algo de inmediato y a menudo exige pruebas antes de aceptarlo.frAdverbe 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.deAdverb, das eine zweifelnde oder fragende Haltung beschreibt; jemand glaubt etwas nicht sofort und verlangt oft Beweise, bevor er es akzeptiert.ptAdvérbio 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.zh副词，表示以怀疑或质疑的态度，指人不轻易相信某事，常要求证据才肯接受。arحالٌ بمعنى «على نحوٍ متشكك أو متسائل». تصف موقفًا لا يصدّق فيه المرء الشيءَ فورًا وغالبًا ما يطلب الدليل قبل القبول.

1. With doubt or disbelief B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСкептическиesCon duda o incredulidadfravec scepticismedeSkeptischptCeticamentezh怀疑地arبشكّ

   Синонимы: cynicallydisbelievinglydistrustfullydoubtfullydubiouslyincredulouslymistrustfullyquestioninglysuspiciously

   Антонимы: believinglycredulouslynaivelytrustinglyuncritically

2. With a questioning attitude B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСкептическиescon escepticismofrAvec scepticismedeSkeptischptCeticamentezh怀疑地arبشكوكية

   Синонимы: cynicallydisbelievinglydoubtfullydubiouslyincredulouslymistrustfullyquestioninglysuspiciously

   Антонимы: credulouslynaivelytrustingly

• more skeptically comparative form
• most skeptically superlative form