Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with sceptical in British Collocation
sceptical
adjective
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UK
/ˈskeptɪk(ə)l/
which is easy to understand
justifiably
naturally
rightly
understandably
People in the health profession are understandably sceptical about the benefits of drug therapy.
very
deeply
extremely
highly
very
Many of us are deeply sceptical about the assurances that civilian casualties will be minimised.
slightly
a little
mildly
slightly
somewhat
I hope the Secretary of State will forgive those of us who are mildly sceptical of the Government’s performance.
argument
attitude
stance
view
viewpoint
The public was rejecting Bush’s sceptical stance on climate change.
appear
be
become
feel
grow
remain
seem
Some politicians remain sceptical about climate science.