sceptical

[ skep-ti-kuh l ]
/ ˈskɛp tɪ kəl /

adjective

skeptical.

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Definition for sceptical (2 of 2)

skeptical

or scep·ti·cal

[ skep-ti-kuhl ]
/ ˈskɛp tɪ kəl /

adjective

inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
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.
(initial capital letter) of or relating to Skeptics or Skepticism.

Origin of skeptical

First recorded in 1630–40; skeptic + -al1

SYNONYMS FOR skeptical

1 skeptic.
4 unbelieving.

synonym study for skeptical

1. See doubtful.

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British Dictionary definitions for sceptical

sceptical

archaic, US skeptical

/ (ˈskɛptɪkəl) /

adjective

not convinced that something is true; doubtful
tending to mistrust people, ideas, etc, in general
of or relating to sceptics; sceptic

Derived forms of sceptical

sceptically or archaic, US skeptically, adverb