- a variation of skeptical.
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
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Sceptical experts told her that her idea was just that - an idea - and wouldn't work.
From BBC • Sep. 9, 2021
He opened up a copy of Boyle’s book “The Sceptical Chymist,” and, with a preacher’s fervor, began reciting passages at Principe.
From Washington Post • Jan. 30, 2018
Sceptical, educated people will of course look for other evidence.
From The Guardian • Dec. 11, 2016
Sceptical social media users took issue with the paper's article, asking if they had verified the death, or been in touch with the author.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2016
In 1661, between the first two editions of The Spring of the Air, Boyle published his most famous book, The Sceptical Chymist.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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