Thrown indecision

Sceptical

Strength 2 of 4

Keeping belief at arm’s length until there is good reason to give it, weighing what you are told and wanting evidence before you accept it.

In the body

  • A raised eyebrow
  • Arms folded
  • Narrowed eyes

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

HonestyTrust

Softer and stronger

  1. Hesitant
  2. Uncertain
  3. Ambivalent
  4. Doubtful
  5. Sceptical
  6. Torn

Often confused with

Doubtful

Doubtful is leaning towards not believing something will be true or work out; sceptical is holding back belief until you see good reason.

Suspicious

Sceptical doubts a claim until it is shown; suspicious senses that someone may mean harm or be hiding something.