sceptical

/ˈskɛptɪkəl/
/ˈskɛptɪkəl/
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Definitions of sceptical
  1. adjective
    marked by or given to doubt
    synonyms: doubting, questioning, skeptical
    distrustful
    having or showing distrust
  2. adjective
    denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
    synonyms: disbelieving, skeptical, unbelieving
    incredulous
    not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
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