What is another word for sceptically?

Pronunciation: [skˈɛptɪkli] (IPA)

Sceptically is a word that denotes a doubtful or mistrustful attitude towards something. There are several synonyms to sceptically such as doubtfully, suspiciously, cautiously, hesitantly, mistrustfully, apprehensively, and incredulously. Doubtfully means having uncertainty or hesitation about something. Suspiciously denotes a cautious and mistrustful attitude towards something. Cautiously means taking care to avoid danger or mistakes. Hesitantly denotes a reluctance to act or speak in a particular situation. Mistrustfully means having a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something. Apprehensively denotes a feeling of anxiety or fear about future events. Incredulously means unwilling to believe something. All these synonyms provide different shades of meaning to sceptically and can be used interchangeably based on the context.

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What are the hypernyms for Sceptically?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Sceptically

My father smiled sceptically.
"To-morrow?"
Victoria Cross
One simply shunned society, amused oneself with solitary walks perhaps, looked on sceptically from afar at the insipid lives of other human beings, and made sweet melancholy a constant companion.
"Jane Lends A Hand"
Shirley Watkins
"They always say that," answered Chub sceptically.
"The Crimson Sweater"
Ralph Henry Barbour

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