sceptical meaning
UK /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ US 3 syllables
sceptical (adjective): denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion.
sceptical has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
sceptical as an adjective
- denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
- a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles
Synonyms: disbelieving, skeptical, unbelieving
Similar: incredulous
Related forms: scepticism, sceptic
- marked by or given to doubt
- a skeptical attitude
- a skeptical listener
Synonyms: doubting, questioning, skeptical
Similar: distrustful
Related forms: scepticism, sceptic
How to pronounce sceptical
sceptical is pronounced /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ in British English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in AL · 9-letter words
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