skeptical (Meaning)
skeptical (s)
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
marked by or given to doubt
skeptical (a.)
Of or pertaining to a sceptic or skepticism; characterized by skepticism; hesitating to admit the certainly of doctrines or principles; doubting of everything.
Doubting or denying the truth of revelation, or the sacred Scriptures.
Synonyms & Antonyms of skeptical
Synonyms:
- incredulous
- questioning
- suspicious
- wary
- distrustful
- careful
- cautious
- mistrustful
- disbelieving
- doubting
Antonyms:
- sure
- trustful
- trusting
- confident
- positive
- green
- simple
- simpleminded
- ingenuous
- innocent
- unworldly
- positive
- gullible
- uncritical
- credulous
- gullible
- unknowing
- unworldly
- naive
- certain
- certain
- green
- unquestioning
- wide-eyed
- unquestioning
- innocent
- naive
- unknowing
- wide-eyed
- trustful
- trusting
- ingenuous
- unsophisticated
- naïve
- simple
- credulous
- sure
- simpleminded
- uncritical
- naïve
- unsophisticated
- confident
skeptical Sentence Examples
- Despite the compelling evidence, I remained skeptical of the theory's validity.
- The politician's promises were met with skepticism by the electorate.
- The scientist approached the new discovery with a healthy dose of skepticism.
- I was skeptical about the effectiveness of the new medication.
- The consumer was skeptical of the product's claims of superiority.
- The student expressed skepticism about the professor's grading system.
- The investor was skeptical of the company's projections of high returns.
- The audience was skeptical of the motivational speaker's message.
- The skeptic questioned the authenticity of the so-called ancient artifact.
- The doctor was skeptical of the patient's self-diagnosis.
FAQs About the word skeptical
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion, marked by or given to doubtOf or pertaining to a sceptic or skepticism; characterized by skepticism;
incredulous, questioning,suspicious, wary, distrustful, careful, cautious, mistrustful, disbelieving, doubting
sure, trustful, trusting, confident, positive, green, simple, simpleminded, ingenuous, innocent
Despite the compelling evidence, I remained skeptical of the theory's validity.
The politician's promises were met with skepticism by the electorate.
The scientist approached the new discovery with a healthy dose of skepticism.
I was skeptical about the effectiveness of the new medication.
