(かいぎてき)

かいぎてき
na-adjective
skeptical, doubtful
formalcognition
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)する
To take a skeptical view.
その計画(けいかく)懐疑的(かいぎてき)だ。
I'm skeptical about that plan.
The expert expressed a skeptical opinion.
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
  • 懐疑的(かいぎてき)だ: to be skeptical of ~

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