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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“So, there’s a large segment of the market that will be more sceptical about the positive signals we are seeing.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The Indians who arrived from the mainland are also sceptical.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Others are sceptical that 2026 signals a permanent rupture between Hollywood and European festivals.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Hoster, though, is sceptical that Most will be able to provide all the heat required in a building.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
But I’m telling you all this now to explain why I was so sceptical about their reported sighting of Ruth’s possible.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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