Hungarian - English

szkeptikus

B2 Hungarian
sceptical, sceptic, dubious, skeptical
B2
1
Usage pattern:
szkeptikus valamivel kapcsolatban; szkeptikus valamivel szemben
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Meaning
not easily convinced or trusting
Themes
doubt |trust |evidence |belief |opinion |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

Not easily convinced that something is true, right, or will happen; having or showing doubts about it.

C1 TECHNICAL
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Usage pattern:
szkeptikus álláspont/nézet; szkeptikus valamivel kapcsolatban
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Meaning
philosophically doubting certain knowledge
Themes
philosophy |epistemology |knowledge |doubt |skepticism |education |science |core_vocabulary
Definition

In philosophy, holding the view that secure or justified knowledge in some area, or in general, is impossible or cannot be reliably established.

NOUN B2
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Usage pattern:
egy szkeptikus; szkeptikus vmivel kapcsolatban/vmi iránt
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Meaning
person who tends to doubt claims
Themes
doubt |evidence |belief |claims |critical_thinking |communication |education |core_vocabulary
Definition

A person who is inclined to doubt or question generally accepted ideas, beliefs, or claims, especially when they think there is not enough evidence.

NOUN C1 TECHNICAL
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Usage pattern:
filozófiában: ókori/radikális szkeptikus
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Meaning
follower of philosophical scepticism
Themes
philosophy |epistemology |knowledge |doubt |school_of_thought |education |core_vocabulary
Definition

In philosophy, a thinker who systematically questions whether genuine or certain knowledge is possible, often associated with schools of sceptical thought.

B2
1
Usage pattern:
szkeptikus valamivel kapcsolatban/valamivel szemben
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Meaning
feeling doubtful or unconvinced
Themes
skepticism |doubt |lack_of_trust |evaluation |emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

Feeling or expressing uncertainty, suspicion, or a lack of trust about something.

B2
1
Usage pattern:
szkeptikus vmivel kapcsolatban; szkeptikus afelől, hogy…
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Meaning
Doubting a claim or outcome
Themes
doubt |uncertainty |belief |evaluation |thinking |opinions |communication
Definition

Not convinced that something is true, reliable, good, or likely to happen.

B2
1
Usage pattern:
szkeptikus ember; szkeptikus hozzáállás
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Meaning
Inclined to question evidence
Themes
critical_thinking |evidence |questioning |reasoning |science |education |media
Definition

Tending to question claims and require evidence before accepting them as true.

C1 TECHNICAL
1
Usage pattern:
szkeptikus érv; szkeptikus kétely; szkeptikus álláspont
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Meaning
Questioning certain knowledge
Themes
philosophy |epistemology |doubt |theory |knowledge |academia
Definition

In philosophy, relating to the view that certain knowledge is impossible or that accepted beliefs should be doubted.

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