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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But like many survivors the BBC has spoken to, Penny is sceptical and worries there will be no accountability for those who didn't protect children like her.
From BBC
But in recent days, traders appear to be growing more sceptical about the value of his comments.
From BBC
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
Other experts are more sceptical, warning such restrictions could be easily circumvented or could push children to darker corners of the internet.
From BBC
And then there is the deep gulf in understanding and trust which leads many to be sceptical.
From BBC
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