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sceptical

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ · UK /ˈskeptɪkəl/

sceptical means: Not easily convinced that something is true or will work.

adjective

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Not easily convinced that something is true or will work.

  • I am sceptical about his story.
  • She gave me a sceptical look.
  • Experts remained sceptical that the treatment would work.

How to use it: sceptical about something (I am sceptical about the plan's chances of success.); sceptical of something (She was sceptical of his explanation.); sceptical that… (They are sceptical that the changes will save money.)

Similar words: doubtful, unconvinced, dubious

Opposites: convinced, credulous

Common phrases: sceptical about something, sceptical of something, remain sceptical

Questions about sceptical

What does sceptical mean?

Not easily convinced that something is true or will work.

What is sceptical in other languages?

Türkçe: şüpheci · Español: escéptico · Français: sceptique · Deutsch: skeptisch · Italiano: scettico · 日本語: 懐疑的な

How do you pronounce sceptical?

In American English /ˈskɛptɪkəl/; in British English /ˈskeptɪkəl/.

How do you use sceptical in a sentence?

I am sceptical about his story. She gave me a sceptical look.

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