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skeptical
adjective
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Divide skeptical into syllables:

skep · ti · cal

How to pronounce skeptical:

Definition of skeptical:

skeptical (adjective):
relating to, characteristic of, or marked by skepticism
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion.

Synonyms for skeptical:

distrustfulunsuremistrustfulincredulousunconvincedleerywarydisbelievingdubiouscurious
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Antonyms for skeptical:

resolutesecureconvincedbelievabletrustworthyunsuspiciousdecidedfaithfulclearunquestioning
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