sceptical
adjective · SKEP-tih-kuhl
having doubts that something is true or will work
संशयवादी, शंकालु
Usage
sceptical aboutsceptical ofdeeply sceptical
Examples
I am sceptical about ads that promise quick riches.
Many doctors are sceptical of the new cure.
Common mistake
The doctor cleaned the wound to stop it turning sceptical.
The doctor cleaned the wound to stop it turning septic.
Septic means infected; sceptical means doubtful.
Remember: Sceptical = I doubt it.
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