Skeptical Definition & Meaning

skeptical
adjective
  1. denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion; "a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles"
  2. marked by or given to doubt; "a skeptical attitude"; "a skeptical listener"

"Skeptical" in song lyrics

See how skeptical is used in real songs:

  • "Technically difficult and I begin to get skeptical"
    Buck 65 — Pants On Fire
  • "Prime line fish and vegetable, I'm skeptical"
    Half-A-Mill f/ AZ — Quiet Money
  • "The first time I ever rocked out of town I was skeptical"
    Random & K-Murdock — Priceless (Doc Tanaka Remix)

Usage tips for "skeptical"

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