skeptisch
Translation
sceptical, skeptical
Examples
Ich bin skeptisch, ob das funktionieren wird.
I am sceptical about whether that will work.
Er hat einen skeptischen Blick.
He has a sceptical look.
Sie ist neuen Ideen gegenüber skeptisch.
She is sceptical towards new ideas.
Grammar Patterns
to be sceptical Ich bin skeptisch.
sceptical ((towards sth.dat)) sceptical towards sth. He is sceptical towards the plan.
sceptical ((whether...)) sceptical whether... I am sceptical whether he will come.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zweifelnd, misstrauisch, kritisch; Antonyms: überzeugt, gläubig, naiv
Etymology
From Greek 'skeptikos' (inquirer, one who doubts), from 'skeptesthai' (to consider, look at).
Memory Tips
Very similar to the English word 'sceptical'. Imagine a scientist with a sceptical look, examining data.