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Skeptical - 2 dictionary results

skep⋅ti⋅cal

  [skep-ti-kuhl]
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–adjective
1. inclined to skepticism; having doubt: a skeptical young woman.
2. showing doubt: a skeptical smile.
3. denying or questioning the tenets of a religion: a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles.
4. (initial capital letter) of or pertaining to Skeptics or Skepticism.
Also, sceptical.

Origin:
1630–40; skeptic + -al 1

Related forms:
skep⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
skep⋅ti⋅cal⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. skeptic. See doubtful. 3. unbelieving.
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skep·ti·cal also scep·ti·cal   (skěp'tĭ-kəl)   
adj.  
  1. Marked by or given to doubt; questioning: a skeptical attitude; skeptical of political promises.
  2. Relating to or characteristic of skeptics or skepticism.
skep'ti·cal·ly adv.
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