skeptical

Speech parts

1. skeptical - Adjective

2. skeptical - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Of or pertaining to a sceptic or skepticism; characterized by skepticism; hesitating to admit the certainly of doctrines or principles; doubting of everything.

Doubting or denying the truth of revelation, or the sacred Scriptures.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

questioning disbelieving uncertain suspicious doubtful dubious wary incredulous unbelieving doubting mistrustful cynical sceptical unconvinced reserve
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Antonyms

undaunted certain determined positive fixed firm
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Phrases with the word

skeptical philosophy skeptical inquiry be skeptical of skeptical of

Examples

I don't believe in astrology; I'm a Sagittarius and we're skeptical. Arthur C. Clarke

Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense. Carl Sagan

Suicide, moreover, was at the time in vogue in Paris: what more suitable key to the mystery of life for a skeptical society? Honoré de Balzac

A majority of American citizens are now becoming skeptical of the claim that our carbon footprints, resulting from our use of fossil fuels, are going to lead to climatic calamities. But governments are not yet listening to the citizens. John Coleman

A golden handshake convinces even the most skeptical judge. Russian Proverb

Better be too credulous than too skeptical. Chinese Proverb

Close letter words and terms

skepsis skeptic skeptic philosopher skeptical inquiry skeptical of skeptical philosophy