7+ Synonyms for Skeptical & Similar Words
Definition of skeptical
- adjective
- denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion; "a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles"
- marked by or given to doubt; "a skeptical attitude"; "a skeptical listener"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "skeptical"
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"Skeptical" in song lyrics
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"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)
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