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
Other Word Forms
- antisceptical adjective
- hypersceptical adjective
- hypersceptically adverb
- hyperscepticalness noun
- oversceptical adjective
- oversceptically adverb
- overscepticalness noun
- sceptically adverb
- unsceptical adjective
- unsceptically adverb
Example Sentences
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Jen Cooper, a UK fan who writes reviews and creates contents for other fans, is sceptical of the future of shows made with AI alone.
From BBC
The relationship continued even after his ex-wife expressed doubts, he is reported to have said, adding: "To give her credit, she was always kind of sceptical about the Epstein thing."
From BBC
However, French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged the glacial pace of peace negotiations, saying he was "very sceptical" about the possibility of achieving "peace in the short term" in Ukraine.
From BBC
Weeks after the candidates were publicised, outspoken MP Valy Vetsaphong announced she had removed herself from the ballot, ending her decade-long career in parliament -- but some remain sceptical about her departure.
From Barron's
But dairy farmer Houston is sceptical about how quickly this could happen.
From BBC
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