skeptical

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

(adjective)

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

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

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See skeptical in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also scep·ti·cal

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

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  • skepˈti·cal·ly adverb

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