sceptical

Meanings

• Adjective

  Expressing doubt or uncertainty; questioning the validity or authenticity of something.

  - "Despite the evidence, the scientist remained sceptical about the new theory."
  - "The sceptical consumer demanded proof before making a purchase."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sceptical
spectacle , fable , table

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Variants

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sceptic , sceptical , scepticism , scepticisms , sceptics , skeptic , skeptical , skepticism

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Forms

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Sceptically (adverb), Sceptics (noun)

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'scpeticus' meaning 'looking askance' or 'inquiring'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sceptical' comes from the Latin word 'scpeticus', which means 'looking askance' or 'inquiring'.

2. In philosophy, 'scepticism' is a philosophical movement that questions the possibility of knowledge and the limits of belief.

3. The term 'sceptic' was originally used to describe someone who questioned the authority of the Oracle at Delphi.

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Related Concepts

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1. Scepticism: A philosophical movement that questions the possibility of knowledge and the limits of belief.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sceptical' is often used to describe characters who question the status quo or doubt the motives of others. In philosophy, 'scepticism' is a philosophical movement that questions the possibility of knowledge and the limits of belief.

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sceptical starts with S, so it's a word that means doubt or questioning'.

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