회의적
Having or showing doubt about a particular claim, plan, or the possibility of success.
Examples
3 of 5너무 회의적으로 생각하지 마세요.
Don't think too skeptically.
전문가들은 그 정책의 실효성에 회의적입니다.
Experts are skeptical about the effectiveness of the policy.
과학적 탐구는 회의적인 태도에서 시작됩니다.
Scientific inquiry starts with a skeptical attitude.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Hoe-ui (회의) - Hiding (Hoe) a 'Why' (Ui) in your mind.
Quick Quiz
투자자들은 새로운 기술의 수익성에 대해 ____인 반응을 보였다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 회의적
Examples
너무 회의적으로 생각하지 마세요.
everydayDon't think too skeptically.
전문가들은 그 정책의 실효성에 회의적입니다.
formalExperts are skeptical about the effectiveness of the policy.
과학적 탐구는 회의적인 태도에서 시작됩니다.
academicScientific inquiry starts with a skeptical attitude.
걔는 항상 회의적이더라.
informalHe is always skeptical.
시장은 이번 합의에 대해 회의적인 반응을 보였다.
businessThe market showed a skeptical reaction to this agreement.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
회의론
skepticism (philosophy)
회의주의
skepticism
인생에 회의를 느끼다
to feel skeptical about life
Often Confused With
회의 can mean both 'meeting' (會議) and 'skepticism/doubt' (懷疑). Context is key.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS discussions where you must evaluate the validity of an argument.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '회의' meaning 'a meeting'. '회의적' only refers to the skeptical meaning.
Memory Tip
Hoe-ui (회의) - Hiding (Hoe) a 'Why' (Ui) in your mind.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 懷 (harbor) + 疑 (doubt).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
투자자들은 새로운 기술의 수익성에 대해 ____인 반응을 보였다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 회의적
Related Vocabulary
More philosophy words
현실
B1The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or theoretical idea of them.
비판하다
B2To express disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes; or to evaluate something analytically.
다면적
B1Having many different sides, aspects, or facets; complex and multi-layered.
합리적
B2Being logical, sensible, or based on reason rather than emotion. It often describes decisions, prices, or thoughts that are fair and well-grounded.
정당성
B2The quality of being right, fair, or reasonable according to law or moral principles. It refers to the legitimacy or justification of an action or system.
역설
B2A paradox; a statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.
반박하다
B2To argue against an opinion, statement, or theory to prove it is wrong or false.
모순되다
B2To be contradictory or inconsistent. It describes a situation where two statements, ideas, or actions cannot both be true at the same time.
추상적
B2Not concrete or physical; relating to ideas or concepts rather than specific instances. In academic contexts, it refers to theories or arguments that lack specific evidence or practical detail.
가치관
B2A person's or group's set of beliefs about what is important or right in life. It guides decision-making and behavior.
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