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Sceptical

Verb / ˈti:ˈkæl / Another word for sceptical — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having doubts or reservations; showing a cautious attitude towards something

Synonyms & similar words

skeptical doubting unbelieving questioning disbelieving doubtful uncertain unsure distrustful suspicious mistrustful disbelieving discredulous questioning incredulous cynical unbelieving hesitant wavering guarded careful wary leery chary circumspect

Example sentences

  1. She was sceptical of the stranger's intentions.
  2. He approached the new idea with a sceptical eye.
  3. The scientist was sceptical of the new theory.
  4. I am always sceptical of things that seem too good to be true.
  5. The detective was sceptical of the suspect's story.

Quotes

  • The most sceptical philosopher cannot avoid being astonished that he has a body, which is attended with such strange and unaccountable phænomena. - David Hume
  • I am not sceptical about the possibility of an afterlife - I just don't see why we should find it comforting. - A. C. Grayling
  • My father was a very sceptical man. - David Attenborough

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