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   Skep·ti·cal

   /ˈskeptək(ə)l/

   

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   • 1. not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations: "the public were deeply skeptical about some of the proposals"
   • 2. relating to the theory that certain knowledge is impossible.

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   • It is good to be skeptical about everything that you hear and read. In fact, skepticism is one of the defining characteristics of a scientist. Nevertheless, terms like “skeptic” and “open-minded” are often misappropriated by people in the anti-science movement, and many of the most biased people on the planet are under the delusion that they are skeptical.

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   What is the definition for Skeptic?

   • n. 1. One who instinctively or habitually doubts, questions, or disagrees with assertions or generally accepted conclusions. 2. One inclined to skepticism in religious matters. 3. Philosophy a. often Skeptic An adherent of a school of skepticism. b.

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   What is another word for Skeptic?

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   Are You a true skeptic?

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3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › skepticalskeptical adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   skeptical (about/of something) having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen. I am skeptical about his chances of winning. The public remain skeptical of these claims. She looked highly skeptical.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › skepticalSKEPTICAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   doubtful about a particular thing: My teacher thinks I can get a scholarship, but I'm skeptical. showing doubt: a skeptical smile. denying or questioning the tenets of a religion: a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles. Synonyms: unbelieving. (initial capital letter) of or relating to Skeptics or Skepticism.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › skepticalSKEPTICAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. inclined to skepticism; having doubt. a skeptical young woman. 2. showing doubt. a skeptical smile. 3. denying or questioning the tenets of a religion. a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles. 4. (cap) of or pertaining to Skeptics or Skepticism.

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › skepticalSkeptical Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   • — skeptically

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   skeptical (US) adjective

   or British sceptical /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

   skeptical (US)

   adjective

   or British sceptical /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

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   (US) or British sceptically /ˈskɛptɪkli/ adverb

   •People regarded the claims skeptically.

   •She looked at me skeptically.

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7. dictionary.cambridge.org › skepticalSKEPTICAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˈskeptɪk ə l / us. Add to word list. US spelling of sceptical. (Definition of skeptical from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of skeptical. in Chinese (Traditional) 懷疑的，持懷疑態度的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 怀疑的，持怀疑态度的… See more. in Spanish.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › skepticalskeptical | meaning of skeptical in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   skeptical. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English skep‧ti‧cal /ˈskeptɪkəl/ adjective the American spelling of sceptical Examples from the Corpus skeptical • Even the stock market is becoming skeptical. • He was humane and yet skeptical. • I, too, was skeptical.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › skepticalskeptical | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of skeptical – Learner’s Dictionary. skeptical. adjective. uk / ˈskeptɪk ə l / us. US spelling of sceptical. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.