English adjective: skeptical | |||
1. | skeptical denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion | ||
Samples | A skeptical approach to the nature of miracles. | ||
Synonyms | disbelieving, sceptical, unbelieving | ||
Similar | incredulous | ||
Antonyms | credulous | ||
2. | skeptical marked by or given to doubt | ||
Samples | A skeptical attitude. A skeptical listener. | ||
Synonyms | doubting, questioning, sceptical | ||
Similar | distrustful | ||
Antonyms | trustful, trusting | ||