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skeptical
[ skep-ti-kuhl ]
adjective
- inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt:
a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
Synonyms:
- doubtful about a particular thing:
My teacher thinks I can get a scholarship, but I'm skeptical.
- showing doubt:
a skeptical smile.
- denying or questioning the tenets of a religion:
a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles.
Synonyms:
- (initial capital letter) of or relating to Skeptics or Skepticism.
Other 51Թ Forms
- t·· adverb
- t··Ա noun
- t·t· adjective
- ԴDz·t· adjective
- v·t· adjective
- over·t·· adverb
- over·t··Ա noun
- ܲ·t· adjective
- un·t·· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of skeptical1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
She said she was skeptical the tariffs will be around for long.
But as far as the pitch, I tell people: “You should be skeptical of me.”
But she sounded skeptical of the county’s proposal, comparing it to the movement of deck chairs on the Titanic.
As a lapsed Catholic who never studied the Bible, I was at first skeptical that this deep immersion into Jesus’ life could have any particular relevance for me.
We must be super skeptical of everything he says.
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