skeptical
or scep·ti·cal
[ skep-ti-kuhl ]
/ ˈskɛp tɪ kəl /
Save This Word!
adjective
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.
QUIZZES
QUIZ YOURSELF ON "WAS" VS. "WERE"!
Were you ready for a quiz on this topic? Well, here it is! See how well you can differentiate between the uses of "was" vs. "were" in this quiz.
Question 1 of 7
“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Meet Grammar Coach
Improve Your Writing
synonym study for skeptical
1. See doubtful.
OTHER WORDS FROM skeptical
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2021