Definition of skeptical

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  • skeptical is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • skeptical is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • skeptical is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of skeptical

  • marked by or given to doubt (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a skeptical attitude
    2. a skeptical listener

    Synonyms

    1. doubting
    2. questioning
    3. sceptical
  • denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles

    Synonyms

    1. disbelieving
    2. sceptical
    3. unbelieving

See definition of skeptical in Merriam Webster