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“skeptical” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈskɛptɪʃ/

Example

Ich bin skeptischer als früher.

I'm more skeptical than before.

Illustration for skeptisch (skeptical)

How to say “skeptical” in German

“Skeptical” in German is skeptisch.

A person pauses over a claim, examines the evidence, and does not accept it at once.

Full entry for skeptisch: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with skeptisch

Bei zweifelhaften Aussagen reagiere ich skeptisch.

I react skeptically to dubious statements.

Tips for using skeptisch

  • The pattern skeptisch gegenüber takes the dative, as in skeptisch gegenüber einer Aussage.

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