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    Escéptico (en. Skeptical)

    /esˈkeptiko/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    A person who maintains a stance of doubt toward statements or beliefs.
    The skeptic questioned the theory presented by the scientists.
    El escéptico cuestionó la teoría presentada por los científicos.
    An individual who does not accept something without sufficient evidence.
    Despite the evidence, he remains skeptical about climate change.
    A pesar de las pruebas, él sigue siendo escéptico sobre el cambio climático.
    Someone who appears cynical or distrustful regarding the motives of others.
    His skeptical attitude led him to live in isolation.
    Su actitud escéptica lo llevó a vivir aislado.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Greek 'skeptikos', which means 'one who contemplates or examines.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    healthy skepticism
    A critical and reflective attitude toward statements.
    escepticismo saludable
    show skepticism
    To express doubts about something.
    mostrar escepticismo
    be skeptical
    To have a stance of doubt or distrust.
    ser escéptico

    Related Words

    skepticism
    An attitude of doubt or distrust toward something.
    escepticismo
    skeptic
    A person who maintains skepticism.
    escepticista

    Slang Meanings

    To doubt excessively
    She is so skeptical that she doesn't even believe in advertising.
    Ella es tan escéptica que no cree ni en la publicidad.
    Not to easily swallow something
    You are very skeptical about sales promises.
    Eres muy escéptico con las promesas de venta.