<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.</li><li>Synonyms: skeptic</li><li>doubtful about a particular thing: My teacher thinks I can get a scholarship, but I'm skeptical.</li><li>showing doubt: a skeptical smile.</li><li>denying or questioning the tenets of a religion: a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles.</li><li>Synonyms: unbelieving</li><li>(initial capital letter) of or relating to Skeptics or Skepticism.</li></ul>