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The definition of skeptical is someone who has doubts, questions or is not easily convinced of something.

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An example of skeptical is someone who doesn't believe in religion.

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See skeptical in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or characteristic of skeptics or skepticism
not easily persuaded or convinced; doubting; questioning
doubting the fundamental doctrines of religion

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skeptically adverb

See skeptical in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also scep·ti·cal

adjective

Marked by or given to doubt; questioning: a skeptical attitude; skeptical of political promises.
Relating to or characteristic of skeptics or skepticism.

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skepˈti·cal·ly adverb

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