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or British sceptical
: having or expressing doubt about something (such as a claim or statement)
She's highly skeptical of/about the researchers' claims.
I'm skeptical that he can win. [=I doubt he can win]
He says he can win, but I remain skeptical.
When I said I'd finished my homework early, Mom looked skeptical.
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/skeptical. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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