ADJECTIVE
skeptisch/ˈskɛptɪʃ/skeptical; doubtful; wary
skeptisch is a German adjective that means skeptical, doubtful, or wary. It is pronounced /ˈskɛptɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "skeptischer" and "skeptischsten".
Definitions
1.inclined to doubt or question something; not easily convinced(attitude, evaluation)
a.having doubts or reservations about something
Sie ist skeptisch gegenüber neuen Technologien.—She is skeptical about new technologies.
b.not taking information or claims at face value
Er bleibt skeptisch, bis er Beweise sieht.—He remains skeptical until he sees evidence.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | skeptisch |
|---|---|
| Comparative | skeptischer |
| Superlative | skeptischsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "skeptisch" mean in English?
- "skeptisch" means skeptical, doubtful, or wary. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "skeptisch"?
- "skeptisch" is pronounced /ˈskɛptɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "skeptisch"?
- The comparative of "skeptisch" is "skeptischer" and the superlative is "skeptischsten".
- What part of speech is "skeptisch"?
- "skeptisch" is a adjective in German.
