Sceptyczne

Sceptyczne is a form of the Polish adjective sceptyczny, meaning skeptical. It describes a doubtful or questioning stance toward claims, evidence, or accepted explanations, and is used to characterise attitudes, approaches, or judgments in a neutral, descriptive way. In Polish grammar, sceptyczne is one of the inflected forms of the adjective: masculine singular is sceptyczny; feminine singular is sceptyczna; neuter singular is sceptyczne; masculine plural is sceptyczni; feminine plural and neuter plural are sceptyczne.

Examples illustrate its use. Neuter singular: „To było sceptyczne podejście.” Feminine or masculine plural: „Sceptyczni naukowcy kwestionowali dane.” Feminine plural or neuter plural: „Sceptyczne opinie pojawiły się w dyskusji.” The term often appears in contexts ranging from everyday conversation to academic writing, where a cautious, evidence-based stance is being described.

Etymology and related terms. The Polish adjective derives from the word sceptyczny, itself from Greek skeptikos, via Latin scepticus and French sceptique, meaning someone who considers carefully and questions. The related noun sceptyk denotes a skeptic, and sceptycyzm or sceptyczny stosunek to scepticism or a skeptical attitude.

Usage notes. While often carrying a neutral descriptive sense, sceptyczne can express constructive critical examination or, depending on context, a wary or distrustful attitude. It contrasts with terms such as pewny (certain), ufny (trusting), or naiwny (naive).

See also: sceptyk, sceptycyzm, sceptyczność.