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σκεπτικός — meaning in English

skeptikos

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English meaning

  • incredulous adjective Unwilling or unable to believe something, and showing it.
  • skeptic noun Someone who habitually questions claims or beliefs that most people accept without proof.
  • studious adjective Devoted to studying and learning; diligent about schoolwork.

Senses

σκεπτικός is used for these senses in English:

  • incredulous Skeptical, disbelieving, or unable to believe. [from 16th c.]
  • skeptic Someone who doubts beliefs, claims, plans, etc that are accepted by others as true or appropriate, especially one who habitually does so.
  • studious Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.

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