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Definition of Skeptical
1. Adjective. Denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion. "A skeptical approach to the nature of miracles"
Exact synonyms: Disbelieving, Sceptical, Unbelieving
Similar to: Incredulous
Derivative terms: Sceptic, Scepticism, Skeptic, Skepticism, Skepticism
Similar to: Incredulous
Derivative terms: Sceptic, Scepticism, Skeptic, Skepticism, Skepticism
2. Adjective. Marked by or given to doubt. "A skeptical listener"
Exact synonyms: Doubting, Questioning, Sceptical
Similar to: Distrustful
Derivative terms: Sceptic, Scepticism, Skeptic, Skepticism, Skepticism
Similar to: Distrustful
Derivative terms: Sceptic, Scepticism, Skeptic, Skepticism, Skepticism
Definition of Skeptical
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Skeptical
1. 1. Of or pertaining to a sceptic or skepticism; characterised by skepticism; hesitating to admit the certainly of doctrines or principles; doubting of everything. 2. Doubting or denying the truth of revelation, or the sacred Scriptures. "The skeptical system subverts the whole foundation of morals." (R. Hall) Skep"tacally, Skep"ticalness. Origin: Written also sceptic, sceptical. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)