skeptical
怀疑论,怀疑论者,怀疑,怀疑派
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- : inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
- : doubtful about a particular thing: My teacher thinks I can get a scholarship, but I'm skeptical.
- : showing doubt: a skeptical smile.
- : denying or questioning the tenets of a religion: a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles.
- : of or relating to Skeptics or Skepticism.
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Examples
Outsiders were skeptical, unsure how the dance would translate to a competitive format and how it would engage spectators.
I think that I was skeptical about Liz at first, because I had not heard of her.
I’m skeptical I could do this without exploding the egg everywhere but, hey, you never know.
If you’re still skeptical, we’ve outlined a few health benefits to your new favorite green drink.
Not any thicker than normal unlined denim, I was skeptical that these pants would provide the additional warmth I was looking for.
As Ackerman pointed out, all scientists are skeptics; skeptical doubt is a part of the scientific method.
I have to admit, I was skeptical about True Detective from the start.
Perhaps we should have been a little more skeptical about this story.
For days the Kurds have insisted to skeptical journalists, including myself, that Kobani would hold.
Postol and Lloyd were skeptical; hexamine is a common precursor chemical for military-grade explosives.
The other chambers, having fireplaces, I decided needed no further heat, though the plumber was mournfully skeptical.
I have always been about such things as "soul," but when I look into the mirror—God help me!