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sceptical::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | doubting, questioning, skeptical |
| Derivation | sceptic, scepticism |
sceptical::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | disbelieving, skeptical, unbelieving |
| Derivation | sceptic, scepticism |
Examples of sceptical
sceptical
However, privately the Cabinet is sceptical about the prospect of arming rebels.
From the independent.co.uk
The researchers behind the new study are sceptical of DNA-based dating, however.
From the newscientist.com
After several half-hearted operations in the past, Swatis were highly sceptical.
From the economist.com
However, other unions are sceptical about the chances of organising such action.
From the independent.co.uk
The assembled audience is a mix of the glamorous, the curious and the sceptical.
From the independent.co.uk
Much of the public is sceptical, too, but few have attacked the scheme outright.
From the economist.com
A sceptical response from the judge suggests he is not convinced this is enough.
From the economist.com
Being sceptical requires little more than taking a look at the graph you posted.
From the forbes.com
And white men are disproportionately sceptical of Mr Obama's proposed solutions.
From the economist.com
- Doubting: marked by or given to doubt; "a skeptical attitude"; "a skeptical listener"
- Disbelieving: denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion; "a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles"
- (scepticism) agnosticism: the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
- Contemporary skepticism (or scepticism) is loosely used to denote any questioning attitude, or some degree of doubt regarding claims that are elsewhere taken for granted.
- Philosophical skepticism (UK spelling scepticism; from Greek u03C3u03BAu03ADu03C8u03B9u03C2 skepsis, "inquiry") is both a philosophical school of thought and a method that crosses disciplines and cultures.
- Having, or expressing doubt; questioning; Of or relating to scepticism or the sceptics
- (Scepticism) Scientific skepticism means that scientific claims must be exposed to critical scrutiny before being accepted.
- (Scepticism) The view that nothing can be known with certainty; that at best, there can only be some private probable opinion. (PDP-502)
