Skeptical meaning

What does “skeptical” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“skeptical” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion.

skeptical

adjective

  1. denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion

    “a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles”

  2. marked by or given to doubt

    “a skeptical attitude”

    “a skeptical listener”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University