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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Pyongyang will be sceptical of Washington's ability to deliver lasting concessions, said Michael Bosack, founding director of the Parley Policy Institute and a former UN Command official.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
In Ramallah, in the West Bank, Ahmed Awad, 67, was equally sceptical.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she was "very sceptical" of Tuesday's dialogue, telling Danish broadcaster DR, it had not been "co-ordinated with any of the rest of us".
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
As a health journalist, I'm sceptical and think at Ben's age he must be getting enough protein through his diet.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
He is, I am afraid, a very sceptical person, for when I asked him about the bells at sea and the White Lady at the abbey he said very brusquely:—
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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