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skepticalskeptical /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ ●○○ adjective ► highly/deeply skeptical Some scientists remain highly skeptical of the theory. THESAURUSnot believing that something is true or that something is a good idea, but not being completely sure► doubtfulnot believing that something is true or that something is a good idea, but not being completely sure: Holmes still looked doubtful. ► dubious not sure that something is a good idea or that it is true: At first, I was dubious about traveling with my mother. ► unconvinced not persuaded by someone’s arguments: Some people remain unconvinced about the threat of global warming. ► skeptical doubtful that something is really true: Scientists are skeptical about the benefits of the treatment. not confident that you know something► unsurenot confident that you know something: If you are unsure about anything, just ask for help. ► not sure unsure: I’m not sure where she lives, but I think her house is near here. ► uncertain uncertain means the same as unsure but is more formal: She told us what happened, but she was uncertain about the details. ► unconvinced not sure that you believe something that someone wants you to believe: Mrs. Jones was unconvinced that we could paint the house all by ourselves. ► undecided not sure because you have not made a decision about something yet: I’m still undecided about who I will vote for. ► doubtful not sure whether something is true or good: Everyone says that the trip will be fun, but I’m still doubtful. ► dubious dubious means the same as doubtful but is more formal: At first I was dubious about what she told me, but then she showed me pictures. ► skeptical very doubtful about something, and not willing to believe it unless you have proof: It’s best to be skeptical of the advertisements you see on TV. 1having doubts about whether something is true, right, or good: skeptical about/of Initially, he was skeptical about whether the stories were true.highly/deeply skeptical Some scientists remain highly skeptical of the theory.► see thesaurus at doubtful, unsure2tending to doubt or not believe what other people tell you: an increasingly skeptical American public—skeptically /-kli/ adverb |