(かいぎてき)

かいぎてき
adjective-na
skeptical, doubtful
1. skeptical, doubtful
Having or expressing doubt about something; inclined to question claims or assertions.
懐疑的(かいぎてき)見方(みかた)をする。
To take a skeptical view.
その計画(けいかく)には懐疑的(かいぎてき)だ。
I'm skeptical about that plan.
専門家(せんもんか)懐疑的(かいぎてき)意見(いけん)()べた。
The expert expressed a skeptical opinion.
(あたら)しい治療法(ちりょうほう)(たい)して懐疑的(かいぎてき)医師(いし)もいる。
Some doctors are skeptical of the new treatment method.

懐疑的(かいぎてき) is a formal term for expressing doubt or skepticism. It's commonly used in academic, journalistic, and professional contexts.

Common collocations:

  • 懐疑的(かいぎてき)見方(みかた): skeptical view
  • 懐疑的(かいぎてき)態度(たいど): skeptical attitude
  • 〜に懐疑的(かいぎてき)だ: to be skeptical of ~

Related terms:

  • 懐疑(かいぎ): doubt, skepticism (noun)
  • 疑問(ぎもん): question, doubt
  • 半信半疑(はんしんはんぎ): half in doubt