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Discover LudwigThe phrase "we were sceptical" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing doubt or uncertainty about a situation or claim. Example: "When we first heard the proposal, we were sceptical about its feasibility."
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We were sceptical but completely won over with the results.
"We were sceptical," says Ottolenghi. "There were too many emotions," adds Tamimi.
We were sceptical until my insomniac partner slept longer and deeper than he had in years.
We were sceptical of the significant financial investments fuelling this growth and, indeed, very few of the websites have survived.
At the start, we were sceptical as to how some of these ideas and ventures could take root within companies.
We were sceptical about how worthwhile a journey to see a doorknob would be, but there was something surprisingly mystical about that lion.
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Should we be sceptical?
We are sceptical about literary prizes.
We are sceptical about this response.
"We are sceptical about shale gas," he says.
"Right now we are sceptical; we would like to see more detail".
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