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sceptical
Sceptical (adj) means the British/Commonwealth spelling of skeptical — doubtful or unconvinced about a claim. Example: “She remained sceptical about the salesman's promises.”
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The British/Commonwealth spelling of skeptical — doubtful or unconvinced about a claim.
"She remained sceptical about the salesman's promises."
"Scientists are often sceptical of results that haven't been independently tested."
How to use sceptical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot easily convinced; inclined to doubt something until there's good proof.
UK vs US
British and Commonwealth English write "sceptical"; American English writes "skeptical".
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more sceptical
- Superlative
- most sceptical
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Etymology
From "sceptic" plus the suffix "-al".
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What does “sceptical” mean?
The word “sceptical” means the British/Commonwealth spelling of skeptical — doubtful or unconvinced about a claim. In plain terms, not easily convinced; inclined to doubt something until there's good proof.
How do you use “sceptical” in a sentence?
Here is “sceptical” used in a sentence: “She remained sceptical about the salesman's promises.”
What part of speech is “sceptical”?
“Sceptical” is an adjective.
Is “sceptical” a common word?
“Sceptical” is an uncommon word in modern English.
