skeptical
/ˈskɛptɪkəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having, or expressing doubt; questioning.
AdjectiveRegister: US
Examples
My teacher was skeptical when I told her my dog ate my homework.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of or relating to philosophical skepticism or the skeptics.
AdjectiveRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “skeptical” mean?
Having, or expressing doubt; questioning.
Is “skeptical” formal or informal?
skeptical is generally US.