- 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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She says it is terrifying how often these attacks are happening to women, but is deeply sceptical of what the anti-immigration groups say motivates them to take to the streets.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
“We are not sceptical of AI as a technology — we are users ourselves,” wrote a team led by chief investment officer Alberto Gallo.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
“However, we are sceptical of the returns” for buyers of AI credit, which incorporates bonds, loans and other kinds of debt issued by companies in the AI sector.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
After months away from Zawtar al-Gharbiya, Mahmoud Turkiye, 70, was also sceptical.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 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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