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sceptical

[ skep-ti-kuhl ]

adjective



sceptical

/ ˈɛɪə /

adjective

  1. not convinced that something is true; doubtful
  2. tending to mistrust people, ideas, etc, in general
  3. of or relating to sceptics; sceptic
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • t·t· adjective
  • p·t· adjective
  • p·t··ly adverb
  • p·t··ness noun
  • v·t· adjective
  • v·t··ly adverb
  • v·t··ness noun
  • ܲ·t· adjective
  • ܲ·t··ly adverb
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Example Sentences

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But many of the patients the BBC spoke to are sceptical either parties' proposals will make a huge difference.

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Many analysts remain sceptical about whether Doge can deliver on its bold pledges.

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The sceptical view is that a 30-hour truce is less about pushing for peace and has more to do with maintaining good relations with the Trump White House.

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The realities of the situation have made some students sceptical about how long it can go on.

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More importantly, what the bond markets were telling Trump is that they are deeply sceptical about his tariff policy.

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