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skeptical

[/ˈskɛptɪkəl/]
adjective
cético
1. not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations about something
I am skeptical about his promises.
Sou cético sobre suas promessas.
2. relating to or characteristic of skepticism; questioning established beliefs
She approached the claim with a skeptical eye.
Ela abordou a afirmação com um olhar cético.
3. expressing doubt or disbelief
He gave a skeptical smile at the suggestion.
Ele deu um sorriso cético à sugestão.
Synonyms
doubtfuldubiousdistrustfulincredulousunconvinced
Antonyms
credulousgullibletrustingconvincedbeliever

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cético
most common form in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
cético
standard usage
São Paulo
cético
standard usage; sometimes 'desconfiado' in informal speech
Portugal
cético
standard form; may also use 'descrente' or 'desconfiado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

cast a skeptical eye on something
with a grain of salt
I'll believe it when I see it
take something with a pinch of salt
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