ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsSskeptical
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skeptical
Meaning: doubtful; not easily convinced
skeptical in a sentence
How skeptical is used in real sentences:
She was skeptical of the salesman's claims.
He was skeptical of the salesman's promises.
“The caretaker remained skeptical and doubted the gray wall could hide a real painting.”
— from the passage Colors Behind the Screen
Synonyms for skeptical
Other words for skeptical — doubtful, dubious and questioning — carry the same meaning.
- doubtful
- dubious
- questioning
Antonyms of skeptical
Words that mean the opposite of skeptical:
- credulous
- trusting
- convinced
Where it comes from
From Greek skeptikos 'inquiring, reflective'
Memory hook
SKEPTICAL — needs to inSPECT before believing.