adjective

skeptical

skeptical, doubtful, dubious

I am skeptical about his chances of success.

I am skeptical about his chances of success.

She gave me a skeptical look.

She gave me a skeptical look.

to be skeptical about/of ((sth.)) I'm skeptical about his motives.

Synonyms: doubtful, unconvinced, dubious; Antonyms: certain, convinced, credulous

From Greek 'skeptikos', meaning 'inquiring'. Same root as 'skeptic'.

If you are skeptical, you don't easily believe what you are told. You need proof.

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