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Definition of sceptical adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sceptical

adjective
 
/ˈskeptɪkl/
 
/ˈskeptɪkl/
(British English)
(North American English skeptical)
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  1. having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen
    • She looked highly sceptical.
    • sceptical about something I am sceptical about his chances of winning.
    • sceptical of something The public remain sceptical of these claims.
    Extra Examples
    • They remain understandably sceptical about her promises of improvement.
    • Many were sceptical as to whether the plan would succeed.
    • in a mildly sceptical tone of voice
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • look
    • sound
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    preposition
    • about
    • as to
    • of
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