sceptical

sceptique

Qui ne croit pas facilement qu’une chose est vraie ou qu’elle va fonctionner.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : 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.)

Synonymes : doubtful, unconvinced, dubious

Contraires : convinced, credulous

Expressions courantes : sceptical about something, sceptical of something, remain sceptical