= sceptical, adj. Now rare except as the epithet of a school of philosophers (see B. 1).

Inclined to doubt, or to raise objections.

Of persons: Inclined to or imbued with scepticism (in the various senses of that word); in modern use often, dubious or incredulous.

Of aporetic nature; full of doubts and objections.

= Sadducean, adj.