skeptisch
Translation
skeptical
Examples
Ich bin skeptisch, ob das funktionieren wird.
I am skeptical about whether that will work.
Er hat einen skeptischen Blick.
He has a skeptical look.
Sie ist neuen Ideen gegenüber skeptisch.
She is skeptical of new ideas.
Grammar Patterns
to be skeptical Ich bin skeptisch.
skeptical ((of sth.dat)) skeptical of sth. He is skeptical of the plan.
skeptical ((whether...)) skeptical whether... I am skeptical 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 'skeptical'. Imagine a scientist with a skeptical look, examining data.