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Definition skeptical in American English

skeptical adjective

adjective
/ˈskeptɪk(ə)l/
1

having doubts about something that other people think is true or right

Example

Harrison approved the plan, but Riley remained skeptical.

Example

I'm very skeptical about the results of the survey.

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Definition skeptical in American English