skeptical

[skep-ti-kuhl] / ˈskɛp tɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

disbelieving, leery

Synonyms

STRONGEST

doubtful dubious incredulous mistrustful suspicious unconvinced

WEAK

agnostic aporetic cynical dissenting doubting freethinking hesitating questioning quizzical scoffing show-me unbelieving

Antonyms

STRONGEST

believing certain clear convinced definite sure trustworthy trusty unquestionable

WEAK

devoted undoubting

Example Sentences

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"Mark is far more self-possessed and septical, possibly, of this company," says the 51-year-old, who played manager Ben Wyatt in comedy Parks and Recreation.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

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