Simple Definition of skeptical
: having or expressing doubt about something (such as a claim or statement)
Examples of skeptical in a sentence
She's highly skeptical of the researchers' claims.
He says he can win, but I remain skeptical.
When I said I'd finished my homework early, Mom looked skeptical.
First Known Use of skeptical
SKEPTICAL Defined for Kids
Definition of skeptical for Students
: having or showing doubt <He thinks he'll make money, but I'm skeptical.>
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