skeptical meaning
UK US /ˈskɛptəkəl/ 3 syllables
skeptical (adjective): denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion.
skeptical has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
skeptical as an adjective
- denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
- a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles
Synonyms: disbelieving, sceptical, unbelieving
Similar: incredulous
Related forms: skeptic, skepticism
- marked by or given to doubt
- a skeptical attitude
- a skeptical listener
Synonyms: doubting, questioning, sceptical
Similar: distrustful
Related forms: skeptic, skepticism
How to pronounce skeptical
skeptical is pronounced /ˈskɛptəkəl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with skeptical
Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SK · words ending in AL · 9-letter words
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