adj
skeptical
SKEHP-tih-kuhl
adj
1
Doubtful or unconvinced; inclined to question rather than simply accept a claim.
"I'm skeptical that the plan will actually work."
"The jury looked skeptical as the witness told her story."
How to Use Skeptical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot easily convinced; questioning until there's good evidence.
UK vs US
Spelled "sceptical" in British English.
Common pairings
skeptical of
skeptical about
remain skeptical
Word Forms
more skeptical comparative, most skeptical superlative
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Etymology
From "skeptic" plus the adjective ending "-al."