Skeptical

Pronunciation: /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

Definitions of skeptical

adjective showing doubt or disbelief; questioning the truth or validity of something

Example Sentences

A1 I am skeptical about trying new foods.

A2 She was skeptical of the stranger's intentions.

B1 The scientist remained skeptical of the new research findings.

B2 After previous disappointments, he was understandably skeptical about the new project.

C1 The journalist approached the politician's claims with a skeptical eye.

C2 Having studied the evidence extensively, the expert remained skeptical of the proposed theory.

Examples of skeptical in a Sentence

formal The scientist was skeptical of the new research findings until they were replicated in multiple studies.

informal I'm a bit skeptical about trying that new restaurant, but I'll give it a chance.

slang I was totally skeptical about the movie at first, but it ended up being really good.

figurative She approached the offer with a skeptical eye, unsure of the true intentions behind it.

Grammatical Forms of skeptical

• past tense: skepticalized
• plural: skeptical
• comparative: more skeptical
• superlative: most skeptical
• present tense: skepticizes
• future tense: will be skeptical
• perfect tense: have been skeptical
• continuous tense: is being skeptical
• singular: skeptical
• positive degree: skeptical
• infinitive: to be skeptical
• gerund: skepticalizing
• participle: skepticalized

Origin and Evolution of skeptical

First Known Use: 1637 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'skeptical' originated from the Greek word 'skeptikos' meaning 'inquiring or reflective'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'skeptical' has evolved to encompass a sense of doubt or questioning towards a particular belief or claim.