Skeptical
/ˈskɛp.tɪ.kəl/noun
Having doubts or reservations about something.
Did you know?The root of 'skeptical' is connected to a Greek word meaning 'to look or examine', reflecting a deep historical emphasis on inquiry and doubt as a source of knowledge.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
σκεπτικός (skeptikos)
“One who reflects, considers, or examines.”
1st Century
Greek
σκεπτικός (skeptikos)
“Pertaining to doubt or inquiry.”
Middle French
French
sceptique
“One who doubts or questions.”
Early Modern English
English
skeptical
“Characterized by a questioning attitude towards knowledge, facts, or beliefs.”
Modern English
English
skeptical
“Having an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity.”
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