skeptical
adjectiveHow many syllables in skeptical?
There are 3 syllables in the word skeptical.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:
careful
cautious
curious
cynical
disbelieving
distrustful
doubtful
doubting
dubious
incredulous
leery
mistrustful
negativistic
paranoid
paranoidal
puzzled
questioning
sceptical
show-me
suspecting
suspicious
unbelieving
unconvinced
unsure
wary
Antonyms for skeptical:
assured
believable
believing
careless
certain
clear
committed
confident
convinced
credulous
decided
definite
devoted
faithful
gullable
gullible
heedless
incautious
naive
positive
rash
resolute
secure
sure
thoughtless
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