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What is another word for Skeptical? – 237 Skeptical Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    doubtful questioning uncertain unbelieving hesitant incredulous dubious mistrustful cynical pessimistic negative critical disbelieving unconvinced unsure tentative cautious wary leery suspicious unconvinced discredulous faithless distrustful hesitant unbelieving incredulous skeptical pessimistic gloomy doubtful uncertain apprehensive fearful anxious uneasy nervous tense on edge watchful vigilant alert circumspect prudent careful chary judicious discerning perceptive astute keen sharp perspicacious penetrating piercing acute sensitive aware cognizant mindful attentive observant

    Meaning of Skeptical

    Having or showing a doubting or questioning attitude

    Definitions

    • Having doubts or reservations about something
    • * Not easily convinced or having a tendency to question or doubt
    • * Having a questioning or doubting attitude, especially about a particular thing or idea

    Etymology of Skeptical

    The word "skeptical" comes from the Greek word "skeptikos", meaning "thoughtful" or "inquirer", which is derived from "skeptomai", meaning "to examine" or "to consider"
    The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe a philosophical approach that emphasizes doubt and questioning

    Example Uses

    • I'm skeptical about the new policy and its potential impact on the environment
    • * She was skeptical of the claim that the product could cure any disease
    • * He was skeptical of the idea of investing in the stock market

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    trusting believing optimistic positive confident certain sure convinced credulous gullible naive trusting accepting unquestioning compliant acquiescent agreeable amenable receptive open willing enthusiastic eager supportive encouraging hopeful cheerful sanguine confident assured secure fearless carefree unworried untroubled serene tranquil calm peaceful

    Related Nouns

    skepticism doubt uncertainty question inquiry examination investigation analysis critique evaluation assessment appraisal review inspection scrutiny surveillance observation monitoring watchfulness vigilance caution prudence carefulness wariness leeryness suspiciousness distrust disbelief incredulity faithlessness distrustfulness hesitancy tentativeness cautiousness circumspection discernment perception awareness attentiveness

    Related Verbs

    question doubt inquire examine investigate analyze critique evaluate assess appraise review inspect scrutinize observe monitor watch beware be cautious be wary be leery be suspicious distrust disbelieve hesitate waver falter vacillate fluctuate wobble teeter totter tremble quiver shudder recoil shrink flinch

    Related Adjectives

    doubtful uncertain unbelieving hesitant incredulous dubious mistrustful cynical pessimistic negative critical disbelieving unconvinced unsure tentative cautious wary leery suspicious unconvinced discredulous faithless distrustful hesitant unbelieving incredulous skeptical pessimistic gloomy doubtful uncertain apprehensive fearful anxious uneasy nervous tense on edge watchful vigilant alert circumspect prudent careful chary judicious discerning perceptive astute keen sharp perspicacious penetrating piercing acute sensitive aware cognizant mindful attentive