skeptical
adjective mainly US (UK usually sceptical) uk/ˈskep.tɪ.kəl/ us/ˈskep.tɪ.kəl/
C2 怀疑的,持怀疑态度的
doubting that something is true or useful
Many experts remain skeptical about/of his claims. 很多专家对他的主张仍然持怀疑态度。
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- I'm a bit skeptical about his chances of success.
- I take a more skeptical view.
- Dan thinks it will all work out but I remain skeptical.
- Ruth is convinced that it's a good idea but I'm deeply skeptical.
- I've always been skeptical about alternative therapies.