skeptisch — meaning in English
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English meaning
- agnostic adj Believing it is impossible to know for certain whether God or gods exist.
- askance adv With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
- incredulous adjective Unwilling or unable to believe something, and showing it.
- skeptical adj Doubtful or unconvinced; inclined to question rather than simply accept a claim.
Senses
skeptisch is used for these senses in English:
- agnostic Of or relating to agnosticism or its adherents.
- askance (of a look or glance) With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
- incredulous Skeptical, disbelieving, or unable to believe. [from 16th c.]
agnostic — full definition
- adj Believing it is impossible to know for certain whether God or gods exist.
- adj Not holding a firm opinion either way on something, especially a technical choice.
- noun A person who believes it can't be known for certain whether God exists.
askance — full definition
- adv With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.
- adv Sideways; obliquely.