Skeptical, definition

Skeptical, an adjective, means that you “do not believe,” which is the opposite of the verb “believe.” These words are opposite in meaning, even though the parts of speech are not the same.
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Examples of Skeptical, in a sentence

  • Skeptical observers, in contrast, argue that the flurry of treaty‐making in the region overstates Asian countries’ commitment to liberalization and integration (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 2007).

  • Skeptical about the rigid, conventional pedagogic categorisation of knowledge domains into humanities, arts, technological, social and physical science, PAMA intends to sensitise the public on the common strand or method that runs across disciplines, which may be termed as science based, even while respecting the focus and methodological difference in discipline bound enquiries.

  • The Skeptical Environmentalist: Measuring the Real State of the World.

  • For a contrary view regarding the Academics‟ motivation, see ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, “The Motivation of Greek Scepticism,” in The Skeptical Tradition, ed.

  • Constructivism: A Skeptical View.” In Handbook of International Relations, edited by ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, and ▇.

  • Skeptical of automated statistics but yet appreciative of speedy summaries.

  • Skeptical of the paranormal origins of ▇▇▇▇▇’▇ spiritistic communication, but impressed with their creativity and scope, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ turned to cryptomnesia as a psychological explanation for ▇▇▇▇▇’▇ experiences.