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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kaigitekini
"彼女はそのニュースを懐疑的に受け止めた。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a manner characterized by or expressing doubt, hesitation, or suspicion regarding truth, claims, or information.
"She looked skeptically at the salesman's promise of guaranteed weight loss." - 2
With an attitude of professional or intellectual inquiry that demands evidence before acceptance.
"The scientists analyzed the new data skeptically, looking for potential experimental flaws."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'skeptical', originating from the Greek 'skeptikos' meaning 'inquiring' or 'reflective', entering English via French in the late 16th century. The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added in the 17th century to denote the manner of showing doubt or hesitation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Skeptically" is said worldwide
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sceptiquement
Transliteration: skeptik-mɑ̃
"Il a examiné le rapport sceptiquement."
skeptisch
Transliteration: skɛptɪʃ
"Sie sah die neuen Vorschläge skeptisch an."
scetticamente
Transliteration: ʃettikaˈmente
"Rispose scetticamente alle affermazioni del politico."
escépticamente
Transliteration: esˈseptikamente
"Miró escépticamente las extrañas señales en el cielo."
ceticamente
Transliteration: seˈtikɐmẽtʃi
"Ele balançou a cabeça ceticamente."
संदेहपूर्वक
Transliteration: sandehpurvak
"उसने संदेहपूर्वक उसकी बात सुनी।"
怀疑地
Transliteration: huáiyí de
"他怀疑地看着那份合同。"
회의적으로
Transliteration: hoeui-jeog-euro
"그는 그 제안을 회의적으로 바라보았다."
懐疑的に
Transliteration: kaigitekini
"彼女はそのニュースを懐疑的に受け止めた。"
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