sceptical
Americanadjective
adjective
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not convinced that something is true; doubtful
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tending to mistrust people, ideas, etc, in general
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of or relating to sceptics; sceptic
Other Word Forms
- antisceptical adjective
- hypersceptical adjective
- hypersceptically adverb
- hyperscepticalness noun
- oversceptical adjective
- oversceptically adverb
- overscepticalness noun
- sceptically adverb
- unsceptical adjective
- unsceptically adverb
Example Sentences
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Environmental lawyer Ravindranath Dabare was more sceptical, arguing the move would have limited impact as those needing government services would have to travel on other days.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
However, many economists are much more sceptical about the potential for the Bank to raise the benchmark rate.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Crude bounced, with both main contracts up more than three percent as investors remain sceptical about the chances of a breakthrough in talks.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Reform leader Nigel Farage has said he is "deeply sceptical" about changes to local councils in Essex.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
If you are sceptical, Mr Stevens, perhaps you will care to step out here and observe for yourself.'
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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