skeptical
or scep·ti·cal
inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
doubtful about a particular thing: My teacher thinks I can get a scholarship, but I'm skeptical.
showing doubt: a skeptical smile.
denying or questioning the tenets of a religion: a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles.
(initial capital letter) of or relating to Skeptics or Skepticism.
Origin of skeptical
1synonym study For skeptical
Other words for skeptical
Other words from skeptical
- skep·ti·cal·ly, adverb
- skep·ti·cal·ness, noun
- an·ti·skep·ti·cal, adjective
- non·skep·ti·cal, adjective
- o·ver·skep·ti·cal, adjective
- o·ver·skep·ti·cal·ly, adverb
- o·ver·skep·ti·cal·ness, noun
- un·skep·ti·cal, adjective
- un·skep·ti·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use skeptical in a sentence
Outsiders were skeptical, unsure how the dance would translate to a competitive format and how it would engage spectators.
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Not any thicker than normal unlined denim, I was skeptical that these pants would provide the additional warmth I was looking for.
As Ackerman pointed out, all scientists are skeptics; skeptical doubt is a part of the scientific method.
I have to admit, I was skeptical about True Detective from the start.
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Brace Yourself: October Election Surprises Surely on the Way | Matt Lewis | October 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor days the Kurds have insisted to skeptical journalists, including myself, that Kobani would hold.
In the Battle for Kobani, ISIS Falls Back. But for How Long? | Jamie Dettmer | October 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPostol and Lloyd were skeptical; hexamine is a common precursor chemical for military-grade explosives.
The Kardashian Look-Alike Trolling for Assad | Noah Shachtman, Michael Kennedy | October 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe other chambers, having fireplaces, I decided needed no further heat, though the plumber was mournfully skeptical.
The Idyl of Twin Fires | Walter Prichard EatonI have always been skeptical about such things as "soul," but when I look into the mirror—God help me!
The Diary of Philip Westerly | Paul ComptonFelipe can establish his relationship beyond the doubt of the most skeptical.
Frank Merriwell's Pursuit | Burt L. StandishHe was skeptical about Jim, but he was struck with the accuracy of the portrait of Edwards.
The Calico Cat | Charles Miner ThompsonOdin had grown skeptical of such thinking when he was a medical student.
Hunters Out of Space | Joseph Everidge Kelleam
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