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English adjective: skeptical

1. skeptical denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion


SamplesA skeptical approach to the nature of miracles.


Synonymsdisbelieving, sceptical, unbelieving


Similarincredulous


Antonymscredulous

2. skeptical marked by or given to doubt


SamplesA skeptical attitude.
A skeptical listener.


Synonymsdoubting, questioning, sceptical


Similardistrustful


Antonymstrustful, trusting









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