sceptical

skeptisch

Nicht leicht davon zu überzeugen, dass etwas wahr ist oder funktionieren wird.

In einfachem Englisch: Not easily convinced that something is true or will work.

• I am sceptical about his story.
• She gave me a sceptical look.
• Experts remained sceptical that the treatment would work.

So benutzt man es: sceptical about something (I am sceptical about the plan's chances of success.); sceptical of something (She was sceptical of his explanation.); sceptical that… (They are sceptical that the changes will save money.)

Synonyme: doubtful, unconvinced, dubious

Gegenteile: convinced, credulous

Häufige Wendungen: sceptical about something, sceptical of something, remain sceptical