sceptical

adjective · SKEP-tih-kuhl

CEFR C1

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.

Useful for

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