Feb 13, 2011 · Both the words "skeptical" and "cynical" refer to a doubtful mood, but what is the basic difference between them?

Aug 4, 2011 · The earliest occurrence of sceptical (or skeptical) that I've been able to find in an English dictionary is in Edward Phillips, The New World of English Words, or a Generall Dictionary (1658): …

Sep 2, 2014 · So almost always the right answer is either of skeptical of or skeptical about, but other possibilities may exist depending on the broader context and personal predilections.

You remain sceptical if you doubt something about which you were sceptical in the first place. You continue to remain sceptical if, at a later time, you still doubt it.

Jan 4, 2017 · I think of a skeptic as one who thinks critically of whatever statement they encounter (looking for alternate explanations, questioning sources, etc.) Is there a different word for unevenly …

Jun 22, 2019 · Hello to anyone who sees this! I'm looking for a word similar to "skepticism", but more positive. (Here, I define skepticism as the belief that we can never have certain knowledge.) Sorry if …

Jun 3, 2021 · I read the term "positively skeptical" in the following paragraph: (News about a product released by some company) (the company) has a lot more work to do compared with the …

Aug 10, 2023 · Like "skeptical" indicates a mild form of disbelief -- you're not saying it's false, just that you're not convinced it's true. But one can be skeptical without being angry or hateful at all.

I drowned in the search results of articles using "Color me confused" phrase. What is its meaning and origin?

Dec 4, 2013 · Speaking about yourself with no subject, except the implied context in which the phrase is stated, you might use "skeptical" - 'I'm skeptical.' Yes it is valid to say, 'I'm incredulous.', though you …