sceptically

Thân thiện

He raised his eyebrows sceptically as he listened to the story.

Definition

Adverb: * In a manner that shows doubt or questioning; not easily convinced or persuaded. It describes an action done with a sceptical attitude.

Usage and Examples

The adverb "sceptically" modifies a verb to describe how an action is performed—specifically, with doubt or disbelief.

• Modifying a verb of perception or thought:
  • She raised her eyebrows sceptically when she heard the unlikely story.
  • The scientist reviewed the data sceptically, looking for any errors.
• Modifying a verb of communication:
  • "Is that really true?" he asked sceptically.
  • The journalist listened sceptically to the politician's promises.

Advanced Usage

• In formal or academic writing: Used to describe a critical, questioning approach to information or claims.
  • Philosophers must examine all arguments sceptically before accepting their conclusions.
• As a sentence adverb (less common): To modify an entire clause, though "sceptically" is more typically used with a specific verb.
  • Sceptically, the committee began its investigation, aware of the potential for bias in the initial report.

Variants and Related Words

• Sceptical (Adjective): Having or expressing doubt.
  • She was sceptical about the new product's claims.
• Scepticism (Noun): A doubting or questioning attitude.
  • He viewed the proposal with great scepticism.

Synonyms

• Doubtfully: In a manner showing uncertainty.
• Questioningly: In a way that asks for verification.
• Cynically: In a manner distrustful of human sincerity or integrity (often stronger than sceptically).
• Dubiously: In a manner hesitating or doubting.

Antonyms

• Credulously: In a manner too ready to believe.
• Unquestioningly: In a manner without doubt or objection.
• Trustingly: In a manner showing trust.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with scepticism; in a sceptical manner
   • he looked at her sceptically

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