Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Tending to question or doubt accepted opinions or claims.
Sceptical
/ˈskeptɪkəl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He was sceptical about the company's success claims.
Despite the evidence, the judge remained sceptical.
Her sceptical expression revealed her disbelief.
Etymology:
Derived from the late Latin scepticus, from Greek skeptikos, literally inquiring or reflective, from skeptesthai ‘to look or inquire’. First used in the English language during the 16th century.
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